The Net Effect on the Corporation's Books of the Declaration

question 18

Multiple Choice

The net effect on the corporation's books of the declaration and payment of a cash dividend are to

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

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