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question 78

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On July 15, 2022, the board of directors of George Easton Limited declared a cash dividend of $0.50 per share on 84,000 common shares.The dividend is to be paid on August 15, 2022, to shareholders of record on July 31, 2022.
-The correct entry to be recorded on August 15, 2022 will include a

• A)debit to Dividends Declared.
• B)credit to Retained Earnings.
• C)credit to Dividends Payable.
• D)debit to Dividends Payable.

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Definitions:

Income Statement

A financial statement showing the company's revenues, expenses, and profit or loss over a specific period.

Manufacturer

A business engaged in the transformation of raw materials into finished goods on a large scale for sale.

Merchandiser

A business or person that purchases goods to sell them at retail or wholesale, making a profit through the markup on sold goods.

Cost of Goods Sold

Costs directly linked to the creation of products sold by a business.