Dividends Declared After the Balance Date but Before the Financial

question 5

Multiple Choice

Dividends declared after the balance date but before the financial statements are authorised for issue:

• A) meet the criteria for recognition as a liability
• B) satisfy the criteria for recognition as an expense
• C) are recognised in the Statement of Financial Position as they meet the definition of equity
• D) do not meet the AASB 137 criteria of a present obligation.

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