An Increase in Dividends Might Not Increase Price and May

question 72

Multiple Choice

An increase in dividends might not increase price and may actually decrease stock price if:

• A)The dividend increase cannot be sustained
• B)The firm does not maintain an exact dividend payout ratio
• C)The firm has too much retained earnings
• D)Markets are weak-form efficient

Utilize the direct write-off and allowance methods for accounting for uncollectible receivables.

Journalize transactions involving the write-off and recovery of uncollectible receivables.

Estimate bad debt expense and understand its impact on financial statements.

Calculate interest and maturity values for promissory notes.

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