If a Firm Adheres Strictly to the Residual Dividend Model,a

question 68

Multiple Choice

If a firm adheres strictly to the residual dividend model,a sale of new common stock by the company would suggest that

• A) The dividend payout ratio has remained constant.
• B) The dividend payout ratio is increasing.
• C) No dividends were paid for the year.
• D) The dividend payout ratio is decreasing.
• E) The dollar amount of investments has decreased.

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Definitions:

Owner's Equity Statements

Financial documents that detail changes in owners’ equity accounts over a specific period due to contributions, withdrawals, and net income or loss.

Income Summary Account

An account used during the closing entry process to transfer the balances of temporary income and expense accounts to permanent accounts, such as retained earnings.

Closing Entries

Closing entries are journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to transfer the balances of temporary accounts to permanent accounts, thereby preparing the accounts for the next period.

Revenue Account Balance

The total amount of income generated from sales before any expenses are subtracted.