Which of the Following Is a Main Factor Causing the Observed

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a main factor causing the observed natural distributions of plants and animals?

• A) all of the above
• B) reproductive success
• C) extinctions
• D) evolutionary development
• E) migration

Understand the concept of faithful representation in accounting.

Recognize the difference between accounting rules for financial reporting and taxation in the United States.

Identify the bodies responsible for setting generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and their role.

Describe the principle of conservatism in accounting.

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Definitions:

Plowback Ratio

A financial metric that measures the proportion of earnings retained by a company after dividends have been paid out to shareholders.

Dividend Payout

The fraction of a firm's earnings allocated to its shareholders through dividends.

Financial Planning

The process of estimating the capital required and determining its competition; it is the process of framing financial policies in relation to procurement, investment, and administration of funds of an enterprise.

Financial Policy

A set of guidelines or a framework that directs and governs how a company manages its financial resources, including investment, financing, and dividend policies.