When a Company Pays Dividends

question 213

Multiple Choice

When a company pays dividends

• A) the dividend doesn't have to be cash, it could be another asset.
• B) the dividends account will be increased with a credit.
• C) the retained earnings account will be directly increased with a debit.
• D) the dividends account will be decreased with a debit.

Comprehend the concept of systematic risk and its measurement through beta.

Describe the characteristics of the market portfolio and its significance in CAPM.

Understand the Arbitrage Pricing Theory (APT) and its comparison with CAPM.

Explain the practical applications and limitations of CAPM in financial decision-making.

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