Which of the Following Statements About a Cash Dividend Is

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about a cash dividend is incorrect?

• A) The legality of a cash dividend depends on state corporation laws.
• B) The legality of a dividend does not indicate a company's ability to pay a dividend.
• C) Dividends are not a liability until declared.
• D) Shareholders usually vote to determine the amount of income to be distributed in the form of a dividend.

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Definitions:

Human Genome

The complete set of nucleic acid sequences for humans, encoding the genetic instructions for the development and functioning of a human being.

Geographic Mosaic

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Diversifying Coevolution

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Evolutionary Force

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