The Cumulative Effect of the Declaration and Payment of a Cash

question 128

Multiple Choice

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

• A) decrease current liabilities and stockholders' equity.
• B) increase total assets and stockholders' equity.
• C) increase current liabilities and stockholders' equity.
• D) decrease stockholders' equity and total assets.

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