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Chapter 8

Dividend policy

Outcome

By the end of this session you should be able to:

 evaluate dividend policies for an incorporated entity that meet the needs and
expectations of shareholders

 evaluate alternatives to cash dividends and their impact on shareholder wealth
and entity performance measures

 recommend appropriate dividend policies, including consideration of
shareholder expectations and the cash needs of the entity

and answer questions relating to these areas.

The underpinning detail for this chapter in your Integrated Workbook can
be found in Chapter 8 of your Study Text

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