Discuss the (A) Focus and (B) Financial Statement

question 71

Essay

Discuss the (a) focus and (b) financial statement emphasis of the percent of sales and the analysis of receivables methods of estimating bad debts.

Calculate and interpret the ending balance in retained earnings given beginning balances, net income, and dividends.

Understand the process and accounting for issuing stock and the concepts of par value, stated value, and paid-in capital.

Analyze and compute basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) including understanding its components.

Understand and calculate dividend yield and price-earnings ratio and their significance to investors.

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Definitions:

Net Exports

The difference between a country's total value of exports and total value of imports.

Globalization

Globalization describes the process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.

Exploited

Exploited describes a situation where individuals or groups are taken advantage of unfairly for others' benefit, often under conditions that undermine their rights or dignity.

Modern Economies

Economic systems that are characterized by complex financial markets, significant levels of investment in technology, and interconnected global trade relationships.