Which of the Following Is True Concerning Publicly Traded Companies

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true concerning publicly traded companies?

• A) the number of companies that pay dividends has been declining over time
• B) the aggregate payout (dividend payout)of companies has increased over time
• C) the aggregate payout (dividend payout)of companies has decreased over time
• D) a and b

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Definitions:

Research Costs

Expenditures related to activities undertaken to gain new knowledge or understanding to develop new products, processes, or services; often a significant part of a company's innovation efforts.

Capitalized

In accounting, this term refers to recording an expense or cost as a capital asset on a balance sheet, rather than as an expense on the income statement.

Tangible Asset

Physical assets that can be touched and have a finite monetary value, such as buildings, machinery, and equipment.

Property, Plant, Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment (PP&E) are long-term tangible assets that are used in the operations of a business and are subject to depreciation.