Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Preferred Stock

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding preferred stock?

• A) shareholders are guaranteed an annual dividend
• B) shareholders will receive a dividend if common stockholders are paid
• C) dividends in arrears are a current liability
• D) dividends in arrears are either a current or long-term liability, depending upon when the corporation last declared a dividend

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