Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Role of Current

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the role of current and accumulated earnings and profits in determining if a distribution is a dividend?

• A) A distribution will only be a dividend if total earnings and profits (current plus accumulated) is positive at the time of the distribution.
• B) A distribution can never be a dividend if current earnings and profits are negative.
• C) A distribution will be a dividend if current earnings and profits for the year are positive, even if accumulated earnings and profits are negative.
• D)A distribution will never be a dividend if current earnings and profits for the year are negative, even if accumulated earnings and profits is positive.

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