Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)From an accounting perspective,dividends generally reduce the firm's current (or accumulated)retained earnings.
• B)The way a firm chooses between paying dividends and retaining earnings is referred to as its payout policy.
• C)Most companies that pay dividends pay them semiannually.
• D)Occasionally,a firm may pay a one-time,special dividend that is usually much larger than a regular dividend.

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Definitions:

Specialization

A production strategy where a business or country focuses on producing a limited range of goods or services to gain greater degrees of productive efficiency within an overall system.

Collective Discrimination

Discriminatory practices or attitudes shared and enacted by a group towards others, often based on race, gender, or ethnicity.

Wage Rate

The amount of money paid per unit time to an employee for their labor.

Employment

The state of having a paid position of regular work, contributing to an individual's ability to earn income and participate in economic activities.