Which of the following statements is false? from an accounting perspective, dividends generally reduce the firm's current (or accumulated) retained earnings. most companies that pay dividends pay them semiannually. the way a firm chooses between paying dividends and retaining earnings is referred to as its payout policy. occasionally, a firm may pay a one-time, special dividend that is usually much larger than a regular dividend.

Select the correct text in the passage. which sentences in the given passage explains the limitations of monetary policies? monetary policies - limitationsmonetary policies are set by the central bank to bring about growth in the economy. de can be achieved these policiesw at anden i sca poit would be fair to say that changes in the economy cannot be brought about instantly by monetary po des. monetary policy can only influence not control, economic growththe monetary policy makers do work on sining the perfect balance between demand and supply of money in the economy

Shrieves casting company is considering adding a new line to its product mix, and the capital budgeting analysis is being conducted by sidney johnson, a recently graduated mba. the production line would be set up in unused space in the main plant. the machinery’s invoice price would be approximately $200,000, another $10,000 in shipping charges would be required, and it would cost an additional $30,000 to install the equipment. the machinery has an economic life of 4 years, and shrieves has obtained a special tax ruling that places the equipment in the macrs 3-year class. the machinery is expected to have a salvage value of $25,000 after 4 years of use. the new line would generate incremental sales of 1,250 units per year for 4 years at an incremental cost of $100 per unit in the first year, excluding depreciation. each unit can be sold for $200 in the first year. the sales price and cost are both expected to increase by 3% per year due to inflation. further, to handle the new line, the firm’s net working capital would have to increase by an amount equal to 12% of sales revenues. the firm’s tax rate is 40%, and its overall weighted average cost of capital, which is the risk-adjusted cost of capital for an average project (r), is 10%. define “incremental cash flow.” (1) should you subtract interest expense or dividends when calculating project cash flow?

Samantha is interested in setting up her own accounting firm and wants to specialize in the area of accounting that has experienced the most significant growth in recent years. which area of accounting should she choose as her specialty? samantha should choose as her specialty.