The Per Share Amount Normally Assigned by the Board of Directors

question 149

Multiple Choice

The per share amount normally assigned by the board of directors to a large stock dividend is

• A) the market value of the stock on the date of declaration.
• B) the average price paid by stockholders on outstanding shares.
• C) the par or stated value of the stock.
• D) zero.

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Definitions:

Accrued Revenues

Revenue that has been earned but not yet received in cash or recorded, representing assets on the balance sheet.

Balance Sheet Accounts

Accounts that are reported on the balance sheet and reflect the company's assets, liabilities, and equity at a point in time.

Cash Basis Accounting

A method of accounting where transactions are recorded when cash is actually received or paid, rather than when it is earned or incurred.

Accrual Basis

An accounting method where revenue and expenses are recorded when they are earned or incurred, regardless of when cash transactions occur.