Calculate dividends by subtracting year-end retained earnings from start-year retained earnings, then net income. Dividend payout ratio (DPR) is found by dividing total dividends by net income to ...

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What Is a Current Account Deficit? A current account deficit happens when a country's imports exceed its exports in terms of goods and services. This deficit reflects a nation's foreign transactions ...