How Should Cumulative Preferred Dividends in Arrears Be Shown on the Balance

question 95

Multiple Choice

How should cumulative preferred dividends in arrears be shown on the balance sheet?

• A) as an increase in shareholders' equity
• B) as an increase in current liabilities
• C) as an increase in current liabilities for the amount expected to be declared within the next year, and as an increase in long-term liabilities for the balance
• D) by note disclosure only

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Definitions:

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