Match the Terms to the Definitions

question 209

Multiple Choice

Match the terms to the definitions.
-A measure of net income measured by each share of common stock.

• A)Authorized shares
• B)Issued shares
• C)Outstanding shares
• D)Par value
• E)Stated capital (legal capital)
• F)Preemptive right
• G)Retained earnings
• H)Stock split
• I)Stock option
• J)Stock warrant
• K)Treasury stock
• L)Call provision
• M)Earnings per share
• N)Dividend yield ratio
• O)Dividend payout ratio

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Definitions:

Earnings Per Share

A financial ratio that measures the amount of profit attributed to each outstanding share of common stock, indicating a company's profitability on a per-share basis.

Net Income

The total earnings of a company after subtracting all expenses from its total revenue, representing the profit or loss in a financial period.

Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation after deducting its liabilities.

Account Balances

The amount of money in an account at any given time, which can reflect credits and debits from transactions.