Most States Limit Dividend Policy by Requiring

question 56

Multiple Choice

Most states limit dividend policy by requiring

• A)that dividends may not be paid unless the firm generates net earnings during the most recent year
• B)that dividends may only be paid out of retained earnings
• C)that dividends may not be paid when the firm is insolvent
• D)the firm's capital to be used to pay dividends

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