When a Dividend Has Been Declared but Not Yet Paid

question 54

Multiple Choice

When a dividend has been declared but not yet paid,

• A) assets will increase and stockholders' equity will decrease.
• B) assets will decrease and stockholders' equity will increase.
• C) the balance sheet will not change until the dividend is paid.
• D) liabilities will increase and stockholders' equity will decrease.

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