The Compensation for Bearing More Risk in Owning an Asset

question 282

True/False

The compensation for bearing more risk in owning an asset is a higher rate of return for the asset.

---

Definitions:

Equity Method

An accounting practice where an investor records its proportional share of investee profits or losses, reflecting the changing value of its investment over time.

Consolidated Net Income

The total net income of a parent company and its subsidiaries after removing the effects of intercompany transactions.

Impairment

A reduction in the recoverable value of a fixed asset or goodwill below its carrying amount on the balance sheet.

Dividends

Dividends are a portion of a company's earnings that are distributed to its shareholders as a reward for their investment.