The Cumulative Effect of the Declaration and Payment of a Cash

question 309

Multiple Choice

The cumulative effect of the declaration and payment of a cash dividend on a company's financial statements is to

• A) decrease total liabilities and equity.
• B) increase total expenses and total liabilities.
• C) increase total assets and equity.
• D) decrease total assets and equity.

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