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:

Liquidity Ratios

Financial metrics used to assess a firm's ability to meet its short-term obligations, with common examples including the current ratio and quick ratio.

Profitability Ratios

Ratios that compare income with one or more primary activities.

Net Profit Margin

A financial ratio representing the percentage of net income to sales revenue, indicating how much of each dollar earned by the company is translated into profits.