A Firm Is Said to Be "Smoothing" Dividends If Dividends

question 25

Multiple Choice

A firm is said to be "smoothing" dividends if dividends:

• A) are paid through an automatic dividend reinvestment plan.
• B) change more gradually than changes in earnings.
• C) increase by the same dollar amount each year.
• D) are paid only in even dollar amounts.

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Definitions:

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from total revenue.

Sale Of Equipment

The process of disposing of fixed assets, such as machinery, for cash or other compensation.

Operating Activities

These are the core activities that generate revenue and involve expenses for a company, including sales and service provision.

ASPE

Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises; a set of accounting standards for private companies in Canada, focusing on simplicity and cost-effectiveness.