Walter CoDeclared a Dividend

question 144

Multiple Choice

Walter Co.declared a dividend.On the payment date of the dividend,its:

• A) assets decreased and its stockholders' equity decreased.
• B) assets decreased and its liabilities decreased.
• C) assets decreased and its stockholders' equity increased.
• D) liabilities decreased and its common stock decreased.

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