Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) If a company has a 2-for-1 stock split,its stock price should roughly double.
• B) Capital gains earned on shares repurchased are taxed less favorably than dividends,which is why companies typically pay dividends and avoid share repurchases.
• C) Very often,a company's stock price will rise when it announces that it plans to commence a share repurchase program.Such an announcement could lead to a stock price decline,but this does not normally happen.
• D) Stock repurchases increase the number of outstanding shares.
• E) The clientele effect is the best explanation for why companies tend to vary their dividend payments from quarter to quarter.

Understand the importance of conversion costs and how they are added during the production process.

Understand the concept and calculation of manufacturing overhead, including its accumulation and application.

Comprehend the valuation and expensing of manufactured products under different accounting standards.

Calculate direct materials, labour costs, and overhead application rates.

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