The Primary Purpose of Laws Prohibiting a Firm from Paying

question 87

Multiple Choice

The primary purpose of laws prohibiting a firm from paying dividends that include its legal capital is to:

• A)Reduce investors' tax liability
• B)Ensure that the balance sheet balances
• C)Prevent managers from paying out all the firm's assets
• D)Prevent managers from paying large dividends

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