Investors Are Often Interested in the Amount of Net Income

question 105

Multiple Choice

Investors are often interested in the amount of net income distributed as dividends.In which section of the financial statements would investors look to find this amount?

• A)Statement of retained earnings.
• B)Balance sheet.
• C)Notes to the financial statements.
• D)Income statement.

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Definitions:

Organizational Politics

The use of power and social networking within a workplace to achieve changes that benefit the individual or group.

Power Bases

The various sources of influence and authority an individual or organization possesses, which can affect others' behaviors and perceptions.

Powerlessness

A condition or feeling of lacking the ability, strength, or authority to act or influence events or people.

Promissory Note

A legally binding written agreement in which one party promises to pay a specified sum of money to another.