A Mining Company Declared a Liquidating Dividend

question 131

Multiple Choice

A mining company declared a liquidating dividend. The journal entry to record the declaration must include a debit to

• A) Retained Earnings.
• B) Contributed Capital.
• C) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.
• D) Dividend Payable.

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