Which of the following are securities that represent an ownership interest in a corporation and give the holders voting rights?
A) treasury shares
B) common shares
C) par value shares
D) preferred shares

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Common shares represent ownership in a corporation and give the holder voting rights. Treasury shares are shares that have been bought back by the corporation and are not outstanding. Par value shares have a stated face value, but this value has no relation to the market price of the share. Preferred shares do not usually have voting rights, but they do have preferential claim to dividends and assets in the event of liquidation.

Which of the Following Are Securities That Represent an Ownership