Which of the following represents the basic ownership interest in a corporation?
A) Initial public offering
B) Corporate bond
C) Common stock
D) Dividend

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Common stock represents the basic ownership interest in a corporation, as it represents an ownership stake in the company and usually includes voting rights. Initial public offering (A) is the first sale of stock to the public by a formerly private company. Corporate bonds (B) represent a loan made to the corporation by investors. Dividends (D) are payments made to shareholders from the company's profits.

Which of the Following Represents the Basic Ownership Interest in a Corporation