Dividends in Arrears on Cumulative Preferred Shares

question 92

Multiple Choice

Dividends in arrears on cumulative preferred shares

• A) are considered to be a non-current liability.
• B) are considered to be a current liability.
• C) only occur when preferred dividends have been declared.
• D) should be disclosed in the notes to the financial statements.

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