The Cumulative Effect of the Declaration and Payment of a Cash

question 58

Multiple Choice

The cumulative effect of the declaration and payment of a cash dividend on a company's financial statements is to

• A) decrease total liabilities and stockholders' equity
• B) increase total expenses and total liabilities
• C) increase total assets and stockholders' equity
• D) decrease total assets and stockholders' equity

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Definitions:

Units-of-Activity

A depreciation method that allocates the cost of an asset over its useful life based on the number of units it produces or hours it operates.

Straight-Line Depreciation

A method of calculating the depreciation of an asset by evenly spreading its cost over its useful life.

Residual Value

The estimated remaining value of an asset at the end of its useful life, often used in calculating depreciation expenses.

Useful Life

The estimated period over which an asset is expected to be usable for its intended purpose.