difference between cost of equity and required return cost of equity

CFA Level II Equities
#1

difference between cost of equity and required return cost of equity

i see them being used interchangeably. are they essentially the same?

#2

Required return is from the perspective of investor, Cost is from the perspective of Issuer of security.

#3

But they’re the same number.

#4

omg thank you! that really clears the confusion!

#5

You’re welcome.