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AICPA CPA-Business Exam - Topic 3 Question 122 Discussion

Posted by Arleen on Mar 03, 2026 at 07:39 AM

Which of the following actions may be taken by a corporation's board of directors without stockholder approval?

Suggested Answer: A

Choice 'a' is correct. Purchasing substantially all the assets of another corporation does not require approval of the buyer's stockholders. Such a transaction would be relatively insignificant if a large corporation purchased substantially all the assets of a much smaller corporation.

Choice 'b' is incorrect. Selling substantially all of the corporation's assets is considered to be a fundamental change to the corporation's structure that requires approval by a majority of the shareholders following the board of directors' approval.

Choice 'c' is incorrect. Dissolving the corporation is considered to be a fundamental change to the corporation's structure that requires approval by a majority of the shareholders following the board of directors' approval.

Choice 'd' is incorrect. Amending the articles of incorporation is considered to be a fundamental change to the corporation's structure that requires approval by a majority of the shareholders following the board of directors' approval.


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26 comments · newest first
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Youlanda 1 month ago
A needs approval usually. D is definitely the safest bet.
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Wilson 1 month ago
But what about A? Buying assets seems big too.
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Nettie 2 months ago
Agreed, D makes sense. It's part of their authority.
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Jennie 2 months ago
I think D is the right choice. Boards can amend articles without stockholder vote.
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Broderick 2 months ago
True, but A usually needs approval. D is more straightforward.
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Mabel 2 months ago
But what about A? Buying assets could be a big deal.
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Elinore 2 months ago
Agreed! D makes sense. It's about internal governance.
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Sabra 2 months ago
I think D is the right answer. Boards can amend articles without stockholder votes.
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Lashunda 3 months ago
C is tricky. Dissolving should involve stockholders, right?
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Mira 3 months ago
No way, A needs approval. Selling assets is major.
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Shawnta 3 months ago
I agree, but what about option A? Buying assets seems big too.
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Glenna 3 months ago
I think option D is correct. Boards can amend articles without stockholder votes.
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Leonora 3 months ago
Totally agree, the board has a lot of power!
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Isidra 4 months ago
Wait, can they really dissolve the corporation without asking us?
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Leonor 5 months ago
Selling assets typically requires stockholder consent.
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Elmer 5 months ago
I thought they needed approval for that!
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Jacinta 5 months ago
A board can usually amend the articles of incorporation without stockholder approval.
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Jesusa 6 months ago
Wait, can they really do all that without asking us?
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Lili 6 months ago
Totally agree, dissolving the corporation is a big deal!
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Bobbye 6 months ago
Selling assets typically requires stockholder approval.
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Justa 6 months ago
I thought they needed approval for that!
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Brynn 6 months ago
A board can usually amend the articles without stockholder approval.
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Keneth 6 months ago
I believe purchasing assets might not need approval, but I need to double-check if "substantially all" changes that.
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Candra 7 months ago
I’m a bit confused about the dissolution part. I feel like that might need stockholder approval, but I can't recall for sure.
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Raul 7 months ago
I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think amending the articles of incorporation usually requires stockholder approval.
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Stephen 7 months ago
I think the board can sell assets without stockholder approval, but I'm not sure if it applies to "substantially all" of them.
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