How Does the Declaration and Payment of a Cash Dividend

question 52

Multiple Choice

How does the declaration and payment of a cash dividend affect a firm?

• A)decreases stockholders' equity
• B)increases stockholders' equity
• C)no effect on stockholders' equity or assets
• D)decreases stockholders' equity and total assets

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