As head of Adita Inc., potential investors are asking questions about the company’s dividend payment history. The investors are also curious how dividend payments differed for common and preferred shareholders. To help answer their questions, the following Tableau Dashboard is provided. 1. Assume that preferred stock is cumulative and compute the amount of cash dividends paid in each of Years 1, 2, 3, and 4 for each of the two classes of shareholders. Also calculate the total cash dividends paid out to each class for Years 1, 2, 3, and 4 combined. 2. How should dividends in arrears be reported on Adita’s financial statements?

Lillypad toys is a manufacturer of educational toys for children. six months ago, the company's research and development division came up with an idea for a unique touchscreen device that can be used to introduce children to a number of foreign languages. three months ago, the company produced a working prototype, and last month the company successfully launched its new device on the commercial market. what should lillypad's managers prepare for next? a. increased competition from imitators b. a prolonged period of uncontested success c. a sharp decline in demand for the product d. a difficult struggle to move from invention to innovation