What Does SME Stand For

question 4

Multiple Choice

What does SME stand for?

• A)Society of Manufacturing Engineers
• B)Society of Mechanical Engineers
• C)Society of Materials Engineers
• D)Society of Metallurgical Engineers

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Definitions:

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' equity, also known as shareholders' equity, reflects the ownership value remaining in a company after all liabilities are deducted from total assets.

Noncontrolling Interest

The portion of equity interest in a subsidiary not owned by the parent company, reflecting minority shareholders' ownership.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock, often receiving dividends before common shareholders.

Noncontrolling Interest

Represents the equity interest in a portion of a subsidiary's net assets that is not attributable directly or indirectly to the parent company.