Which One of the Following Statements Related to Common Stock

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements related to common stock is correct?

• A) Corporations are required to pay annual dividends to its common stockholders.
• B) Corporations have the right to discontinue paying dividends.
• C) Corporations pay dividends at the discretion of the firm's president.
• D) Common stock is a form of corporate debt.
• E) Common stock has a pre-defined liquidation value.

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