Which One of the Following Correctly Expresses the Clean Surplus

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following correctly expresses the clean surplus relationship?

• A) The change in book value per share is equal to earnings per share minus dividends.
• B) The change in retained earnings is equal to net income.
• C) The change in market value per share is equal to the change in book value per share.
• D) The change in market value per share is equal to earnings per share minus dividends.
• E) The rate of change in book value per share is equal to the firm's discount rate.

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Definitions:

Human Capital

The array of skills, comprehension, and experiential learning available within an individual or a populace, gauged in view of their economic worth or investment to a corporation or a sovereign state.

Marginal Product

The additional output produced by adding one more unit of a specific input, ceteris paribus.

Technological Changes

Alterations or improvements in technology, processes, or methodologies that can increase efficiency, productivity, or bring new products and services.

Skilled Labor

Refers to workers who have specialized training, education, or expertise that increases their productivity and value to employers.