When a Stock Dividend Is Declared, Which of the Following

question 9

Multiple Choice

When a stock dividend is declared, which of the following accounts is credited?

• A) Common Sock
• B) Dividend Payable
• C) Stock Dividends Distributable
• D) Retained Earnings

---

Definitions:

Cumulative

Refers to an amount that has increased over time by adding successive increments, often used in context of dividends or data.

Non-Cumulative

Refers to dividends or other types of distributions that, if not paid by a company in a given period, are not required to be paid at all.

Dividend Yield

The ratio that indicates how much dividends a company issues each year in relation to the price of its shares.

Par Value

Par value is the nominal or face value of a bond, share, or other financial instrument, set at the time of issue.