The managerial accountant at managerial funding resources reported in 2014 its earnings per share were $6.20 and the market price per share of its common stock is $75. in 2013, the managerial accountant reported $3.10 earnings per share and the market price was $40 per share. (a) compute the price/earnings ratio at managerial funding resources. (b) evaluate possible reasons behind the managerial accountant's interest in the price/earning ratio

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The managerial accountant at managerial funding resources reported in 2014 its earnings per share were $6.20 and the market price per share of its common stock is $75. in 2013, the managerial accountant reported $3.10 earnings per share and the market price was $40 per share.

(a) compute the price/earnings ratio at managerial funding resources.

(b) evaluate possible reasons behind the managerial accountant's interest in the price/earning ratio

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