If a Shareholder Receives a Dividend That Reduces Retained Earnings

question 155

Multiple Choice

If a shareholder receives a dividend that reduces retained earnings by the fair value of the shares, the shareholder has received a

• A) large share dividend.
• B) cash dividend.
• C) contingent dividend.
• D) small share dividend.

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