On the Declaration Date,the Company

question 219

Multiple Choice

On the declaration date,the company:

• A)debits Dividends and credits Dividends Payable for the amount of the dividend.
• B)debits Dividend Expense and credits Cash for the dividend amount.
• C)debits Dividends Payable and credits Cash for the dividend amount.
• D)establishes who will receive the dividend payment.

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Definitions:

Agent Liability

Refers to the legal responsibility of an agent to their principal, including obligations and potential for repercussions if the agent acts outside their authority or against the interests of the principal.

Principal

In law, the person who authorizes an agent to act on their behalf; in finance, the original amount of money invested or loaned.

Vicarious Liability

The liability or responsibility imposed on a person, a party, or an organization for damages caused by another; most commonly used in relation to employment, with the employer held vicariously liable for damages caused by its employees.

Principal-Employer

The party in a contractual relationship who has the right to control the work of the employee or agent and is responsible for their actions.