Which of the Following Transactions Is Classified as an Exchange

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following transactions is classified as an exchange transaction?

• A) Property taxes.
• B) Fees charged by a municipal airport.
• C) Bequest left to the city by a wealthy citizen.
• D) State grant to conduct an after school program for children.

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Definitions:

Shareholders' Equity

Shareholders' Equity is the residual interest in the assets of a corporation after deducting its liabilities, essentially representing ownership equity.

Dividends Paid

Disbursements from a company's earnings given to its shareholders, commonly known as profit sharing.

External Financing

Funds a business obtains from outside sources, such as loans, investments, or grants, to support its operations or growth.

Dividend Payout Ratio

A financial metric that shows the percentage of a company's earnings paid to shareholders as dividends, reflecting the company's dividend policy and financial health.