If Preferred Shares Are Noncumulative,then

question 150

Multiple Choice

If preferred shares are noncumulative,then:

• A) The preferred shareholders are entitled to current and arrears of dividends before common shareholders can receive dividends.
• B) Cash dividends not declared in prior years are lost permanently.
• C) The preferred shareholders are only entitled to a specific percent of the cash dividends, regardless of the amount declared.
• D) Prior years' cash dividends must be paid to the preferred shareholders before any dividends may be paid to the common shareholders.

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