Which of the Following Statements Would Be Consistent with the Residual

question 151

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements would be consistent with the residual dividend theory?

• A) Wealthy investors prefer corporations to defer dividend payments because capital gains produce greater after-tax income.
• B) Dividends are more certain than capital gains.
• C) Dividends should only be paid if a firm has profits in excess of the amount needed to finance the current year's capital investments.
• D) Investors are indifferent whether stock returns come from dividend income or capital gains income.

Develop the ability to prepare the Stockholders' equity section of the balance sheet accurately.

Calculate and interpret earnings per share (EPS) for a company.

Understand and journalize stock splits, including their impact on the number of shares outstanding and market price per share.

Gain knowledge on the disclosure requirements for the Stockholders' equity section of the balance sheet.

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