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The difference between authorized and outstanding shares

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Authorized shares are the number of shares that a corporation is legally allowed to issue. The number of authorized shares is initially set in a company's articles of incorporation. Related Articles Authorized Capital Stock What is the Weighted Average of Shares Outstanding? What are Authorized Shares?

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Self-liquidating loan definition

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Offering costs definition

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Temporary investments definition

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Redemption of bonds payable definition

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Term bond definition

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The difference between stocks and bonds

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Bonds are a fixed obligation to pay that are issued by a corporation or government entity to investors. Related Articles Factoring Advantages and Disadvantages How to Get Venture Capital Funding Sale and Leaseback Short Term Sources of Funds Types of Bonds