Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) If a company pays more in dividends than it generates in net income, its retained earnings as reported on the balance sheet will decline from the previous year's balance.
• B) Dividends paid reduce the net income that is reported on a company's income statement.
• C) If a company uses some of its bank deposits to buy short-term, highly liquid marketable securities, this will cause a decline in its current assets as shown on the balance sheet.
• D) If a company issues new long-term bonds during the current year, this will increase its reported current liabilities at the end of the year.
• E) Accounts receivable are reported as a current liability on the balance sheet.

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