Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) From an accounting perspective, dividends generally reduce the firm's current (or accumulated) retained earnings.
• B) The way a firm chooses between paying dividends and retaining earnings is referred to as its payout policy.
• C) Most companies that pay dividends pay them semi-annually.
• D) Occasionally, a firm may pay a one-time, special dividend that is usually much larger than a regular dividend.

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