When Preferred Stock Is Cumulative Preferred Dividends Not Declared in a Period

question 177

Multiple Choice

When preferred stock is cumulative preferred dividends not declared in a period are

• A) considered a liability.
• B) called dividends in arrears.
• C) distributions of earnings.
• D) never paid.

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