Firms May Periodically Distribute Net Assets Generated by Earnings to Shareholders

question 187

Multiple Choice

Firms may periodically distribute net assets generated by earnings to shareholders as a dividend.Firms

• A)increase net assets and decrease retained earnings.
• B)increase net assets and retained earnings.
• C)reduce net assets and retained earnings.
• D)reduce net assets and increase retained earnings.
• E)reduce net assets and increase shareholders' equity.

---

Definitions:

Trademarks

Legally registered symbols, names, or expressions used to identify and protect the brand or products of a particular trader from being copied or used without permission.

Criminal Law

Law that governs and defines those actions that are crimes and that subjects persons convicted of crimes to punishment imposed by the government, such as a fine or jail time.

Public

Pertaining to or accessible by the people as a whole; open and available to everyone.

Wrongs

Actions or behavior that are morally, ethically, or legally unjust, unfair, or harmful.