Farnon Company Has Not Declared or Paid Dividends on Its

question 2

Multiple Choice

Farnon Company has not declared or paid dividends on its cumulative preferred stock in the last three years. These dividends should be reported

• A) in a note to the financial statements.
• B) as a reduction in stockholders' equity.
• C) as a current liability.
• D) as a noncurrent liability.

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