Explain the Difference Between a Need and a Motive and Provide

question 190

Essay

Explain the difference between a need and a motive and provide an example of each.

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Definitions:

Held-To-Maturity Securities

Investments in bonds or other debt securities that management intends to hold to their maturity.

Fair Market Value

The estimated price at which an asset would change hands between a willing buyer and seller, both having reasonable knowledge of the relevant facts, in an arm's length transaction.

Growth Firms

Companies that are expected to grow at an above-average rate compared to other businesses in the market.

Regular Dividends

Regular dividends are distributions of profit that a company decides to share with its shareholders on a recurring basis, typically quarterly or annually.