Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A)Dividends paid reduce the net income that is reported on a company's income statement.
• B)If a company uses some of its bank deposits to buy short-term, highly liquid marketable securities, this will cause a decline in its current assets as shown on the balance sheet.
• C)If a company issues new long-term bonds during the current year, this will increase its reported current liabilities at the end of the year.
• D)Accounts receivable are reported as a current liability on the balance sheet.
• E)If a company pays more in dividends than it generates in net income, its retained earnings as reported on the balance sheet will decline from the previous year's balance.

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