Chapter 21

Proxy Statements

Test your knowledge

Chapter 21: Proxy Statements Guide Quiz

Test your knowledge of the proxy statements chapter material!

1 / 10

If over 50% of the voting power of a company is held by an individual or group, that company is considered a __________.

2 / 10

In which column of the Summary Compensation Table would you find discounted sports tickets reported?

3 / 10

What is a company’s final proxy statement filed as in EDGAR?

4 / 10

True or false: Every company files their proxy statements at the end of the year.

5 / 10

True or false: All news organizations use the “total pay” as reported on the proxy statement in their reporting.

6 / 10

What story might you get from reading proxy statement documents?

7 / 10

The reported values of Stock-Based Compensation are:

8 / 10

What is not included in the Bonus column of the Summary Compensation Table of a proxy statement?

9 / 10

Who generally files a company’s proxy statement?

10 / 10

If information is missing from the proxy statement, where should you look?

Your score is

The average score is 85%

0%

Search

Get Two Minute Tips For Business Journalism Delivered To Your Email Every Tuesday

Two Minute Tips

Every Tuesday we send out a quick-read email with tips for business journalism. Sign up now and get one Tuesday.

Barlett and Steele Award Medallion
The 2025 Barlett and Steele Awards are now open for submissions!
Submit your work in one of three categories. There are cash prizes for winners and never any entry fees!