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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Definitions:

Transform Fault

A type of fault where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, often associated with earthquakes.

Subduction Zone

A geological region where one tectonic plate slides underneath another, often leading to volcanic activity and earthquakes.

Transform Fault

A type of strike-slip fault where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally.

Reefs

Structures in the ocean, often made up of coral or rock, that rise close to or above the surface of the water.