Compare Step 3 (Establish Criteria)and Step 4 (Generate Possible Solutions)of

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Essay

Compare Step 3 (establish criteria)and Step 4 (generate possible solutions)of the reflective-thinking sequence.In your discussion,describe the difference between a criterion and the solution.Give examples of each.Explain why each step is important.

Analyze and compute basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) including understanding its components.

Understand and calculate dividend yield and price-earnings ratio and their significance to investors.

Identify the reasons for and the accounting treatment of prior period adjustments.

Compute and interpret the book value per share of a company’s common stock.

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