The Declaration of a Cash Dividend Decreases a Corporation's Stockholders

question 63

True/False

The declaration of a cash dividend decreases a corporation's stockholders' equity and increases its liabilities.

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Definitions:

Cash Disbursement

The payment of money from a fund or account, typically involving the transfer of cash to individuals or companies for services rendered or goods purchased.

Operating Cycle

The period from purchasing inventory to collecting cash from the sale of that inventory.

Accounts Receivable Financing

A type of financing arrangement in which a company uses its receivables as collateral for a loan, effectively selling its right to future payments in exchange for immediate cash.

Factored Receivables Financing

A financial transaction in which a business sells its accounts receivable to a third party at a discount in exchange for immediate cash.