You inherited 500 shares of IBM stock from your Great Aunt Mabel. As you contemplate selling the shares, your accountant informs you that the company pays a generous dividend, and advises you to start watching the firm's profits. When you are awarded the first dividend, you learn that it is considered a source of income and you will be taxed on that amount. You find this bothersome because the firm paid the dividend from after-tax profits (these dollars were already taxed). This phenomenon is called .
a. corporate taxation adjusting.
b. double taxation.
c. shareholder tax penalty points.
d. entitlement tax.

Payday loans could be considered as a. illegal b. subprime lending c. good deal for borrower d. for frequent use

About 20 years ago, sturdy light, inc., produced a sturdy, lightweight backpack in a market that was rapidly growing. sturdy light became a leader in this market. eventually, the backpack market reached the maturity stage and slowed down. however, by this time, sturdy light had developed a strong brand name and continued to steadily lead the market. which of the following describes this scenario? a. sturdy light was a star that developed into a cash cow. b. sturdy light was a question mark that developed into a star. c. sturdy light was a dog that developed into a question mark. d. sturdy light was a cash cow that developed into a star.

Which term describes an alternative to car buying where monthly payments are paid for a specific period of time, after which the vehicle is returned to the dealership or bought? a. car financing b. car maintenance c. car leasing d. car ownership