A company has a return on assets of 14% and a return on common stockholders equity of 11%. The president of the company has asked you to explain the reason for this difference. What causes the difference? How is the concept of financial leverage involved?

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A company has a return on assets of 14% and a return on common stockholders’ equity of 11%. The president of the company has asked you to explain the reason for this difference. What causes the difference? How is the concept of financial leverage involved?

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