Define the Benefits and Drawbacks to Primary and Secondary Data

question 103

Essay

Define the benefits and drawbacks to primary and secondary data.Give examples of each in your answer.

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Definitions:

Preferred Dividends

Preferred dividends are payments made to preferred shareholders before any dividends are distributed to common shareholders.

Return On Common Stockholders' Equity

A financial ratio that measures the amount of net income returned as a percentage of shareholders equity, indicating the profitability from the shareholders' perspective.

Debt To Assets Ratio

Measures the percentage of assets provided by creditors; computed by dividing total liabilities by total assets.

Total Assets

The combined value of everything a company owns, including cash, property, equipment, and inventory.