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:

Subscription Price

The cost at which existing shareholders can buy additional shares of a company, often at a discount.

Rights Offering

A financial mechanism by which companies offer existing shareholders the right to buy additional shares directly from the company at a predetermined price, usually at a discount, before the shares are offered to the public.

Value Of A Right

In finance, the value associated with a right, such as a stock right, which is the value to buy additional shares at a discounted price.

Market Price

The current valuation at which an asset or service is available for sale or purchase in the marketplace.