Shareholders are one example of a range of stakeholders in a private or public limited company.
Question 2
A contract clause which entitles the buyer to hold back 5% of the final price for six months to en-sure everything is in order is known as a --------- clause:
Options:
A.
Retention
B.
Redemption
C.
Intention
D.
Retainer
Answer:
A
Explanation:
Explanation:
Explanation
'Retention' - from the word 'retain', meaning to 'keep in place', 'hold back', 'keep possession of' something (Concise Oxford Dictionary, fifth edition) . In this case, 5% of the contract price.
Question 3
'Partnerships are not-for-profit entities'. True or false?
Options:
A.
False
B.
True
Answer:
A
Explanation:
Explanation:
Explanation
This is simply false. Partnerships are normally unincorporated profit-oriented organisations eg ac-countants, lawyers, many consultancies, some retailers, etc. One significant factor about partnerships is that individuals' capital is normally at risk, unlike in limited companies, where the risk is limited.