Top 5 Best Creative Problem-Solving Techniques for Students.

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This post first appeared on Ayi Post. If you are a student, creative problem-solving techniques should be of high interest to you. Because in school, you're constantly solving problems, ranging from tackling tricky examination questions to managing group projects and finding time for everything including your personal well-being.  You might have realized that all school related problems are solved by memorizing formulas or following a rubric. Sometimes, you need to think differently. And that’s where creative problem-solving techniques come in. What are creative problem solving techniques? These are methods to help you generate fresh ideas, approach challenges from new angles, and find solutions when the “usual” ones- the ones you’re familiar with - don’t work. In this post, we’ll explore the top five best creative problem-solving techniques for you as a student, share real examples and tips you can start using today. Let’s  dive in.  Why do students need creative problem...

How To Use Earnings Per Share (EPS) To Make Profitable Investment Decisions.

Before you invest in those stocks, it is important to know if your investment is going to yield the highest profitable returns possible in a chosen sector. The most reliable tool to test for optimal profitability is the Earnings Per Share (EPS) shareholder ratio 

EPS is the most frequently used of all accounting ratios. It ia believed to give the best picture of a company's performance. 

To calculate EPS, divide a company's net profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period. The net profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders is earnings after tax, minority interest and extraordinary items available for equity shareholders.

Every information needed for the calculation of EPS is available in a company's financial statements.

  But the EPS shouldn't be used in isolation to make an investment decision. Other factors must be considered before a final decision is reached. Don't ignore the following factors;

1. Evaluate the policies of companies (operating within the same sector is recommended) on;

A. Depreciation and,

B. Replacement of assets.

2. Compare EPS of a company with the EPS for the same organization in respect of previous years. Repeat the same comparisons over time for all other companies (within the same industry- sector relevance is very important) you have selected to choose from,

3. Company size is also very important. To make a sound choice among companies within a given sector, the EPS of companies of similar size must be evaluated.

Decision- Tje higher the Earnings Per Share , EPS, of a company, the higher is its profitability.



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