1. The debt to assets ratio is one of the analysis tools used to evaluate the impact of debt holding on companies. Explain the importance of this ratio and how could it be used to assess companies.
1. The debt to assets ratio is one of the analysis tools used to evaluate the impact of debt holding on companies. Explain the importance of this ratio and how could it be used to assess companies.
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![1. The debt to assets ratio is one of the analysis tools used to evaluate the impact of
debt holding on companies. Explain the importance of this ratio and how could it be
used to assess companies.
2. "Companies should have freedom to pay as much dividends they want to
shareholders because the company and its money effectively belong to the
shareholders" Do you agree/disagree with this statement. Explain why.
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Transcribed Image Text:1. The debt to assets ratio is one of the analysis tools used to evaluate the impact of
debt holding on companies. Explain the importance of this ratio and how could it be
used to assess companies.
2. "Companies should have freedom to pay as much dividends they want to
shareholders because the company and its money effectively belong to the
shareholders" Do you agree/disagree with this statement. Explain why.
JARE
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