Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

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

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