The Residual Theory of Dividends, as Espoused by Modigliani and Miller

question 99

True/False

The residual theory of dividends, as espoused by Modigliani and Miller, suggests that dividends represent an earnings residual rather than an active decision variable that affects firm value; this means that a firm's decision to pay dividends or not will not have any impact on a firm's share price.

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Definitions:

Invoice Price

The initial quoted price on an invoice prior to deductions such as discounts, allowances, or rebates.

Discount Period

refers to the time frame in which a sales discount is available to a customer, encouraging prompt payment.

Perpetual Inventory Method

An accounting approach that records inventory purchases and sales in real-time through direct changes in inventory and cost of goods sold accounts.