The Distribution of Dividends Represents an Increase in Retained Earnings

question 27

True/False

The distribution of dividends represents an increase in retained earnings.

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Definitions:

Share Capital

The amount of money that shareholders invest in a company in exchange for shares of ownership.

Statement of Cash Flows

a financial statement that shows how changes in balance sheet accounts and income affect cash and cash equivalents, and breaks the analysis down to operating, investing, and financing activities.

Investing Transactions

Financial activities related to the acquisition or sale of long-term assets and other investments.

Financing Transactions

Deals and agreements related to raising capital through the borrowing of funds or the issuance of stock in a company.