All Else the Same, Which of the Following Is NOT

question 45

Multiple Choice

All else the same, which of the following is NOT a possible consequence of the firm making a regular cash dividend payment?

• A) Cash is decreased.
• B) Retained earnings are decreased.
• C) Shareholders of record receive a dividend payment.
• D) The stock price declines by the amount of the dividend on the ex-dividend date.
• E) The common stock account decreases.

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