Table of contents

1. Introduction to Accounting1h 21m
2. Transaction Analysis1h 13m
3. Accrual Accounting Concepts2h 38m
4. Merchandising Operations2h 30m
5. Inventory1h 55m
6. Internal Controls and Reporting Cash1h 16m
7. Receivables and Investments3h 8m
8. Long Lived Assets5h 1m
9. Current Liabilities2h 19m
10. Time Value of Money1h 23m
- Time Value of Money Equations
  35m
- Using Time Value of Money Tables
  47m
11. Long Term Liabilities2h 45m
12. Stockholders' Equity2h 15m
13. Statement of Cash Flows2h 24m
14. Financial Statement Analysis5h 25m
15. GAAP vs IFRS56m

7. Receivables and Investments

Introduction to Investments in Securities

Financial Accounting

7. Receivables and Investments

Introduction to Investments in Securities

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Multiple Choice

In the context of investments in securities, which of the following best describes the values that signify what an organization and its members are striving to accomplish?

Book value per share

Market capitalization

Dividend yield

Organizational objectives

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Understand the context of the question: It is asking about values that signify what an organization and its members are striving to accomplish, which relates to organizational goals and objectives rather than financial metrics.

Clarify the financial terms provided: Book value per share refers to the equity value of a company divided by the number of outstanding shares, Market capitalization is the total market value of a company's outstanding shares, and Dividend yield is the ratio of a company's annual dividend compared to its share price.

Recognize that these financial metrics (Book value per share, Market capitalization, Dividend yield) are quantitative measures of a company's financial performance, not values that reflect organizational aspirations or objectives.

Identify that 'Organizational objectives' is the correct answer because it directly refers to the goals and values an organization and its members aim to achieve, which is distinct from financial metrics.

Conclude that the question is emphasizing the importance of understanding the difference between financial metrics and broader organizational goals, which are qualitative and strategic in nature.