Evergreen building, inc. has declared a $40,000 cash dividend to shareholders. the company has 5,000 shares of $20-par, 6% preferred stock and 10,000 shares of $15-par common stock. the preferred stock is cumulative. how much will be distributed to the preferred and common stockholders on the date of payment if the preferred stock is $12,000 in arrears?

Aland development company purchases several acres of land adjacent to a wildlife reserve. it plans to build a new community, complete with shops and schools. green sands, a local environmental group, complains that the company's proposed building methods will disrupt the area's ecological balance. the company wants to respect the local ecology but also wants to build its development. the company decides to schedule a meeting with green sands's representatives to make choices about the property that are agreeable to both sides. which strategy would be most effective in this situation?

Peppy knows a lot about marketing, but not much about the legal or financial aspects of starting a new business. he wants to consult with a lawyer and accountant, but his budget is tight with all of the expenses involved in getting peppy's pizzazzeria up and running. peppy should: trust his basic instincts and try to put it together without the advice of lawyers and accountants. delay talking with a lawyer and accountant until the business has established a positive cash flow for at least one year. immediately hire full-time lawyers and accountants for his staff. consult with a lawyer and accountant even though the budget is tight.

Describe two (2) financial career options that an individual with a finance education might pursue and explain the value that such a position adds to a company. explain the essential skills that would make a person successful in each of the described positions. recommend one (1) of the career options. identify the most attractive features of the position.