Cumulative Preference Dividends in Arrears Should Be Shown in a Corporation's

question 73

Multiple Choice

Cumulative preference dividends in arrears should be shown in a corporation's statement of financial position as

• A)an increase in current liabilities.
• B)an increase in equity.
• C)a footnote.
• D)an increase in current liabilities for the current portion and non-current liabilities for the long-term portion.

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