AWhat Is Meant by the Term Leverage,and How Is Leverage

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Essay

a.What is meant by the term leverage,and how is leverage used to increase return to shareholders? b.If leverage does increase the returns to shareholders why don't all firms structure themselves to have a significantly high percentage of financing from debt and significantly less from shareholders?

Understand the financial reporting processes and requirements for business combinations.

Identify and calculate the fair values of assets and liabilities in a business combination.

Recognize and account for Goodwill and bargain purchases in acquisition transactions.

Understand the methodologies for preparing consolidated financial statements following a business combination.

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Definitions:

Elastic Clause

A provision in the U.S. Constitution that grants Congress the power to pass all laws necessary and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers, also known as the Necessary and Proper Clause.

Article I

This is the first section of the U.S. Constitution, which establishes the legislative branch of the federal government, the Congress.

Enumerated Powers

Specific powers granted to Congress as outlined in the United States Constitution.

Commerce Clause

A provision in the U.S. Constitution (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3) granting Congress the power to regulate trade between states, with foreign nations, and among Indian tribes.