Which One of the Following Will Increase the Current Residual

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following will increase the current residual income of a firm?

• A)an increase in required earnings
• B)a decrease in the current earnings per share
• C)a decrease in future earnings per share
• D)a decrease in the required return on the firm's equity
• E)an increase in the firm's beginning book equity per share

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