Match Each Ratio That Follows to Its Use (Items A-H)

question 137

Multiple Choice

Match each ratio that follows to its use (items a-h) . Items may be used more than once.
-dividends per share

• A)assess the profitability of the assets
• B)assess how effectively assets are used
• C)indicate the ability to pay current liabilities
• D)indicate how much of the company is financed by debt and equity
• E)indicate instant debt-paying ability
• F)assess the profitability of the investment by common stockholders
• G)indicate future earnings prospects
• H)indicate the extent to which earnings are being distributed to common stockholders

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Definitions:

Reliability

In accounting, it refers to the accuracy and consistency of financial reporting, ensuring that information faithfully represents the entity's financial condition.

Materiality Constraint

An accounting principle that permits ignoring rules following the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) if the impact of adhering to them is so insignificant that it would not affect the decision-making process of someone reading the financial statements.

Unusual Gain

Gains that are not expected to recur frequently or regularly, arising from events not considered part of the ordinary activities of a business.

Annual Report

A comprehensive report on a company's activities, financial performance, and strategy, provided annually to shareholders and the public.