Dividend payment methods, capital and operating expenditures

Identify and describe at least two methods that a company can use to provide a dividend to stockholders. Under what circumstances would each of these methods most likely be used?

Explain the differences between the US and other countries with respect how firms are structured (capital structure)? Why do these differences exist?

Explain the difference between a capital expenditure and an operating expenditure. Provide an example of each.

Define the following terms:

Sunk Cost
Opportunity Cost
Net Present Value
Internal Rate of Return
Payback Period
Capital Rationing

Explain the difference between independent and mutually exclusive projects and provide an example of each.

Explain the difference between an Operating Lease and a Financial Lease.

Please identify at least 3 advantages and 3 disadvantages to leasing.

Explain the difference between common and preferred stock.

Explain the difference between a stock split and a stock repurchase.