Once Properly Declared, the Effect of a Distribution Is

question 81

Multiple Choice

Once properly declared, the effect of a distribution is:

• A) it is revocable until actually paid.
• B) that it is considered a debt the corporation owes to the shareholders.
• C) it imposes personal liability on the directors who vote for it.
• D) it imposes personal liability on the shareholders of a solvent corporation.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

Net income that the corporation retains for future use.

Operating Expenses

Expenses incurred through the normal operations of a business, including rent, utilities, and salaries, but excluding costs of goods sold.

Vertical Analysis

A financial analysis method that lists each line item in a single period financial statement as a percentage of a base line figure.

Operating Expenses

The day-to-day costs involved in running a business, excluding the cost of goods sold.