Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of a Date

question 166

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition of a date of record?

• A) Date on which the board of directors passes a resolution to pay a dividend.
• B) Date on which holders of record are designated to receive a dividend.
• C) Date of the dividend payment.
• D) Payment made out of a firm's earnings to its owners, either in the form of cash or stock.
• E) Payment made by a firm to its owners from sources other than current or accumulated earnings.

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Definitions:

Discount Rate

The interest rate used to discount future cash flows to their present value.

Net Present Value

A financial metric that calculates the value of a series of cash flows by discounting them to their present value, considering the time value of money.

Working Capital

A financial metric representing the difference between a company's current assets and its current liabilities, indicating the short-term financial health and operational efficiency.

Net Operating Income

A financial metric that calculates a company's profit after operating expenses are subtracted from operating revenues.