The Primary Purpose of Laws Prohibiting a Firm from Paying

question 63

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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Definitions:

Reconciling Columns

Reconciling columns involves comparing two sets of related data or financial records to ensure consistency and accuracy between them.

Income Statement Accounts

Accounts that reflect the income, expenses, gains, and losses of a business over a period of time.

IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards, a set of global accounting guidelines that provide a common language for business affairs so that company accounts are understandable and comparable across international boundaries.

Direct Method

In cash flow reporting, a method that lists the major categories of gross cash receipts and gross cash payments.