Which of the following statements is true of a corporation?

A) The liabilities of the corporation can be paid by the personal assets of the shareholders.

B) Shares of stock cannot be readily bought and sold by investors on the open market.

C) Shareholders are authorized to sign contracts or make business commitments on behalf of the corporation.

D) Corporations pay income tax on corporate earnings, and shareholders pay personal income tax on corporate dividends and gains from sale of stock