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question 32

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On July 15, 2012, the board of directors of George Easton Limited declared a cash dividend of $0.50 per share on 84,000 common shares. The dividend is to be paid on August 15, 2012, to shareholders of record on July 31, 2012.
-The effects of the journal entry to record the payment of the dividend on August 15, 2012, are to

• A)decrease shareholders' equity and decrease liabilities.
• B)decrease liabilities and decrease assets.
• C)increase shareholders' equity and increase liabilities.
• D)increase shareholders' equity and decrease assets.

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Definitions:

Restricted Areas

Zones within a workplace or public space that have limitations on access or use, typically for safety or security reasons.

Control Over Inventory

The processes and systems put in place by a business to ensure that its inventory is managed effectively and efficiently, preventing overstock and shortages.

Safeguarding Inventory

Strategies and practices aimed at protecting inventory from loss, theft, or damage.

Financial Statements

Reports that summarize the financial performance and position of a company, including the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows.