When Dividends Are Declared in One Fiscal Year and Paid

question 76

Multiple Choice

When dividends are declared in one fiscal year and paid in the next fiscal year, the liability for the dividend should be recorded as of the:

• A) Date the dividend is declared.
• B) Last day of the fiscal year.
• C) Date of record.
• D) Date of payment.

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