A Company Declared a Cash Dividend on Its Common Stock

question 45

Multiple Choice

A company declared a cash dividend on its common stock in December 2010, payable in January 2011. Retained Earnings would

• A) increase on the date of declaration.
• B) not be affected on the date of declaration.
• C) not be affected on the date of payment.
• D) decrease on the date of payment.

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