Ferman corporation had net income of $160,000 and paid dividends of $50,000 to common stockholders and $20,000 to preferred stockholders in 2014. ferman corporation's common stockholders' equity at the beginning and end of 2014 was $870,000 and $1,130,000, respectively. ferman corporation's payout ratio for 2014 wasa. 5.0%.b. 43.8%.c. 31.3%.d. 12.5%.

Leticia has worked for 20 years in the public relations department of a large firm and has been the vice-president for the past ten years. it is unlikely she will ever be promoted to the top executive position in her firm even though she has directed several successful projects and is quite capable. her lack of promotion is an illustration of (a) the "glass ceiling" (b) the "glass elevator" (c) the "mommy track" (d) sexual harassment

On january 2, well co. purchased 10% of rea, inc.’s outstanding common shares for $400,000, which equaled the carrying amount and the fair value of the interest purchased in rea’s net assets. well did not elect the fair value option. because well is the largest single shareholder in rea, and well’s officers are a majority on rea’s board of directors, well exercises significant influence over rea. rea reported net income of $500,000 for the year and paid dividends of $150,000. in its december 31 balance sheet, what amount should well report as investment in rea?

Atrough in the business cycle occurs when