The Cumulative Effect of the Declaration and Payment of a Cash

question 88

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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