Conservatism means: a)not underestimatingasset values, when faced with uncertainty aboutthe value of assets and liabilities. b)using themost optimistic measurement when faced withuncertainty about the value of assets andliabilities. c)not overestimating liabilities, whenfaced with the uncertainty about the value ofassets and liabilities. d)using the least optimisticmeasurement when faced with uncertaintyabout the value of assets and liabilities.

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Chapter11: Risk-adjusted Expected Rates Of Return And The Dividends Valuation Approach

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