Fyloff, Inc

question 52

Essay

Fyloff, Inc. would like to pay a dividend to its shareholders. It has only been in business a few years and does not yet have any retained earnings. However, it has a new product, which is breaking all sales records. This quarter, it anticipates about $3 million in earned surplus. It should be able to pay all of its bills as they become due. Under which of the following tests would Fyloff be able to pay a dividend? Explain each test.
a. Earned surplus test
b. Surplus test
c. Net asset test

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