Match the Following Terms to Their Correct Definition

question 21

Multiple Choice

Match the following terms to their correct definition.
-Cumulative preferred dividends that have not been paid.

• A)Articles of incorporation
• B)Common stock
• C)Contributed capital
• D)Corporate charter
• E)Current dividend preference
• F)Date of record
• G)Declaration date
• H)Dividends in arrears
• I)Equity
• J)Exercise (strike) price
• K)Liquidating dividend
• L)No-par stock
• M)Payment date
• N)Preferred stock
• O)Prior period adjustment
• P)Return on common equity

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Definitions:

Incremental

Refers to the additional changes in costs or revenues that result from a business decision.

Capital Budgeting

The process used by companies to evaluate and select long-term investments that are expected to yield the highest returns over time.

Cash Flows

The comprehensive total of funds circulating in and out of a business, markedly affecting its ability to liquidate assets.

Erosion

The gradual reduction or diminution of something, often referring to the wearing away of assets, margins, or competitive advantage over time.