Which of the Following Statements Is Correct in Relation to the Payment

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct in relation to the payment of dividends?

• A) Dividends can only be paid if a company has generated a profit in the current period.
• B) The payment of dividends is regulated by the Corporations Act.
• C) A company can only pay an interim dividend if its constitution allows it.
• D) Preference dividends must be paid on a cumulative basis.

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Definitions:

Semantic Slanting

The deliberate choice of words to shape and influence the listener's or reader's perception, often used in persuasion and propaganda.

Telegraphic Speech

A developmental stage in language acquisition where children use short, simple combinations of words that convey essential content without grammatical elements.

Semantic Slanting

Semantic slanting involves deliberately choosing words to create a specific emotional response or perception.

Overregularization

A linguistic process in child language development where children apply general grammatical rules too broadly, often leading to grammatical errors.