Using the Following Accounts

question 99

Multiple Choice

Using the following accounts:
Indicate the account(s) to be debited and credited to record the following transactions.
-Paid a cash dividend.
Debit ________ Credit ________

• A)Cash
• B)Dividends payable
• C)Preferred stock
• D)Common stock
• E)Common Stock dividend distributable
• F)Paid-in capital in excess of par value-common
• G)Paid-in capital in excess of par value - preferred
• H)Paid-in capital from treasury stock
• I)Retained earnings
• J)Treasury stock
• K)Paid-in capital in excess of par value-Stock dividend

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Definitions:

Equity Investments

Investments in the equity of other companies, representing ownership interests that offer potential dividends and capital gains.

Structured Entity

A specially designed entity created to fulfill specific business needs or purposes, often used in financial engineering or for investment purposes.

Control

The power to direct the financial and operating policies of an entity with an aim to gain economic benefits from its activities.

PSAB Standards

The Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) standards are guidelines for financial accounting and reporting in the public sector in Canada.