Paying a Dividend to the Company's Stockholders Would Include a Debit

question 80

Multiple Choice

Paying a dividend to the company's stockholders would include a debit to:

• A)Accounts Payable and a credit to Retained Earnings.
• B)Retained Earnings and a credit to Cash.
• C)Dividends and a credit to Cash.
• D)Cash and a credit to Dividends.

Learn how to apply mathematical operations and functions in query criteria and calculations.

Understand the basic principles of accounting information systems.

Recognize the importance and role of input devices and source documents in accounting systems.

Identify the use and purpose of various journals and ledgers in accounting systems.

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