A Potential Downfall of Using Dividends as the Plug Item

question 53

Multiple Choice

A potential downfall of using dividends as the plug item is that:

• A)It may give shareholders mixed signals
• B)Dividends are constant within a planning horizon
• C)The firm may have to borrow cash to pay dividends
• D)Shareholders may receive an excessive return

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Definitions:

Relevant Cost

Costs that should be considered when making a decision because they will affect the future and they differ among alternatives.

Old Equipment

Tangible assets previously used in operations, possibly obsolete or near the end of its useful life.

Segmented Income Statement

A financial report that separates a company's operations into divisions, regions, or other segments to analyze performance individually.

Fixed Expenses

Consistent costs that do not change in total over a short period, regardless of the level of production or sales.