A Consequence of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Has Been a Decreased

question 47

True/False

A consequence of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act has been a decreased reporting burden on small public companies and a decrease in the number of companies reverting to private ownership.

Calculate external financing needs based on sales growth, capacity utilization, and dividend payout ratios.

Determine the addition to retained earnings and total assets under specific growth conditions.

Analyze the relationship between sales growth, capacity utilization, dividend policy, and the need for additional financing.

Calculate the pro forma financial figures given a set growth rate and specific financial ratios.

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