Which of the Following Entries Records the Payment of Dividends

question 152

Multiple Choice

Which of the following entries records the payment of dividends?

• A) debit Common Stock; credit Cash
• B) debit Dividends; credit Cash
• C) debit Salaries Expense; credit Cash
• D) debit Salaries Expense; credit Salaries Payable

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Definitions:

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable represents money owed to a company by customers for products or services delivered but not yet paid for.

Operating Activities

Activities that relate to a company’s primary business operations, including revenue and expense transactions affecting net income.

Interest

The cost of borrowing money, typically expressed as an annual percentage of the principal loan amount.

Long-Term Bank Loan

A debt financing obligation issued by a bank or financial institution to a company, with a repayment period exceeding one year.