Why dividends are sometimes paid out

Assignment Help Accounting Basics
Reference no: EM13132279

Identify and discuss the reasons why dividends are sometimes paid out even when the funds could be better reinvested in business or when firm has to tap outside sources to pay the dividends.

Reference no: EM13132279

Questions Cloud

Accounting conceptual framework : What assumption or concept of the accounting conceptual framework has been violated if the owner of a company purcahses a tv for her own personal use on her own personal credit card. But she instructs her bookeeper to debit equipment and credit ca..
Why should i move : I'm now well-developed to use convincing examples and facts to support and explain my main idea. Moreover, I have confidence in my ability about the integration of information. I collect materials related to my main point and then sort them out, gath..
Answers to this questions on teaching large classes. : answers to this questions on Teaching large classes. 1. What techniques would you use in your first lesson to hold the attention of a large class and to get your students interested in the course? Please describe one or two ideas in detail rather tha..
What is the molarity of the ethanol in this solution : A solution of ethanol (C2H5OH) in water is prepared by dissolving 57.0 mL of ethanol (density = 0.79 g/cm3) in enough water to make 255.0 mL of solution.
Why dividends are sometimes paid out : Identify and discuss the reasons why dividends are sometimes paid out even when the funds could be better reinvested in business or when firm has to tap outside sources to pay the dividends.
Equation of hyperboloid of one sheet : Reduce the equation to one of the standard forms, classify the surface, and sketch it.
Find the concentration of calcium ions : find the concentration of calcium ions in a solution made by adding 3.50 g of calcium fluoride to 750ml of .125M NaF. Ksp for CaF2 is 3.95x10^-11
Suggest a chemical test that would allow you to distinguish : Suggest a chemical test that would allow you to distinguish between tert-butyl alcohol and 1 butanol, both of which give a positive ceric nitrate test?
What causes cycloalkanes to have two less hydrogen atoms : What causes cycloalkanes to have two less hydrogen atoms than similar alkanes that are open chain ones? i) What is the three dimensional structure of methane? Why?

Reviews

Write a Review

 

Accounting Basics Questions & Answers

  Compute any passive investment income tax penalty

In 2012 Sweetwater's excess net passive income is $42,000. Sweetwater holds $31,000 of accumulated earnings and profits from a C corporation year.

  What is the target net income

A company requires $1,020,000 in sales to meet its net income target. Its contribution margin is 30%, and fixed costs are $180,000. What is the target net income?

  Constructively received income

Which of the following would be considered "constuctively received?"

  During the year the partnership incurs

During the year the partnership incurs a $120,000 loss. How much of the loss can Karen report on her tax return for the current year?

  Traditional overhead allocation

List and describe four potential problems with a "traditional" overhead allocation system. List and describe four "red flags" that may indicate you should consider revising your overhead allocation system.

  Capitalized lease liability

The rounded present value of an ordinary annuity for nine years at 9% is 6.0. What amount should N report as capitalized lease liability at December 31, 2009?

  Why is data security important now more than ever

Why is data security important now more than ever? What are some of the steps that we can take to ensure that our database is protected and secure? How can you use user views to enhance security and restrict access?

  Advantages and disadvantages of transferring real estate

Father and son are co-owners of a manufacturing company, with father having transferred some of his stock to his son in previous years. There is no debt in excess of stock basis.

  Basics related to amortization expense

On February 2, 2011, it was determined that the patent's useful life would expire at the end of 2013. How much would Lexicon record as amortization expense for this patent for the year ending December 31, 2011?

  Evaluating a potential bond purchase

Nellie is evaluating a potential bond purchase that the seller purchased 12 years ago for $4,000. The bond matures 8 years from today.

  Calculate the direct-material price and quantity variances

Calculate the direct-material price and quantity variances, and the direct-labor rate and efficiency variances. Indicate whether each variance is favorable or unfavorable.

  Application of the financial statement

Students will prepare a two to three (2-3) page response to the following: • Select either the balance sheet or income statement and explain how the use of it may be applied to your everyday life.

Free Assignment Quote

Assured A++ Grade

Get guaranteed satisfaction & time on delivery in every assignment order you paid with us! We ensure premium quality solution document along with free turntin report!

All rights reserved! Copyrights ©2019-2020 ExpertsMind IT Educational Pvt Ltd