INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING (LL)-W/ACCESS
INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING (LL)-W/ACCESS
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ISBN: 9781119598565
Author: Kieso
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 15, Problem 1Q
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Rights of shareholders: In the absence of restrictive provisions, the following are the basic rights of the stockholders of a corporation: the shareholders must share the profits proportionately and the share must be proportionate in accordance with the management. That is, there must be a proportionate right to vote in the selection of directors.

To determine the stockholders’ basic right in a corporation.

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The following provisions can be applied in case the company has no restrictions:

  • The shareholders must share the profits proportionately.
  • The share must be proportionate in accordance with the management. That is, there must be a proportionate right to vote in the selection of directors.
  • On liquidation in corporate assets, the shares must be proportionate.
  • The share must be proportionate based on the number of shares held in the issue of any new stock of the same class. This right of the shareholder is a pre-emptive right.
Conclusion

Thus, the stockholders basic right in a corporation is discussed.

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