Why Is a Company's Owners' Equity Important for Investors and Lenders

question 30

Multiple Choice

Why is a company's owners' equity important for investors and lenders?

• A) Owners' equity indicates potential profit.
• B) Owners' equity determines how quickly liabilities will increase.
• C) Owners' equity determines how much will be paid out as dividends.
• D) Owners' equity indicates how much the owner has invested in the company.
• E) Owners' equity indicates the level of security.

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