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.
Compute the price/earnings ratio at Managerial Funding Resources and discuss why the managerial accountant is interested in the price/earnings ratio.

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The Answer of 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.
Compute the price/earnings ratio at Managerial Funding Resources and discuss why the managerial accountant is interested in the price/earnings ratio.

The Managerial Accountant at Managerial Funding Resources Reported in 2014