How Does the Payment of a Previously Declared Dividend Affect

question 104

Multiple Choice

How does the payment of a previously declared dividend affect the accounting equation?

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

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