Many Institutional Investors Are Aggressive in Protecting and Enhancing Their

question 9

Multiple Choice

Many institutional investors are aggressive in protecting and enhancing their investments.They are shifting from ________ to owners.They are assuming the role of ________ shareholders and rigorously analyzing issues of corporate governance.In the process,they are reinventing systems of corporate monitoring and accountability.

• A) sellers; part-time
• B) investors; full-time
• C) investors; part-time
• D) traders; permanent

Distinguish between different types of business activities: operating, investing, and financing.

Know the principles guiding the recognition of revenue and expenses.

Comprehend the fundamental accounting equation and its components (Assets = Liabilities + Equity).

Recognize the nature and classification of assets, liabilities, and equity.

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Definitions:

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded against a fixed asset over its useful life.

Indirect Method

A technique used in cash flow statements where net income is adjusted for non-cash transactions and changes in working capital to calculate net cash from operating activities.

Cash Dividend

A distribution of a portion of a company’s earnings, decided by the board of directors, to a class of its shareholders in the form of cash.

Statement Of Cash Flows

A financial report that shows how changes in balance sheet accounts and income affect cash and cash equivalents, breaking the analysis down to operating, investing, and financing activities.