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Organizing a corporation and issuing stock
John and Michael are opening a paint store. There are no competing paint stores in the area. They must decide how to organize the business. They anticipate profits of $100,000 the first year, with the ability to sell franchises in the future. Although they have enough to start the business now as a
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1. What is the main advantage they gain by selecting a corporate form of business now?
2. Would you recommend they initially issue preferred or common stock? Why?
3. If they decide to issue $10 par common stock and anticipate an initial market price of $40 per share, how many shares will they need to issue to raise $2,250,000?
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Horngren's Financial & Managerial Accounting, The Financial Chapters, Student Value Edition (5th Edition)
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