The Cumulative Effect of the Declaration and Payment of a Cash

question 58

Multiple Choice

The cumulative effect of the declaration and payment of a cash dividend on a company's financial statements is to

• A) decrease total liabilities and stockholders' equity
• B) increase total expenses and total liabilities
• C) increase total assets and stockholders' equity
• D) decrease total assets and stockholders' equity

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