Problem: Carrier Company reported net income of $360,000 and paid dividends of $30,000 on its preferred stock during the current year. Other selected financial data for the company includes the following:
Beginning End
of Year of Year
Common stock $900,000 $1,200,000
Preferred stock 375,000 375,000
Retained earnings 225,000 555,000
What is the company's return on common stockholders' equity for the year? How may this information be used by managers, investors, or creditors?