The Record Date Is the Date

question 73

Multiple Choice

The record date is the date

• A) on which the board of directors declares the dividend.
• B) used to determine who will receive the dividend.
• C) on which the dividend is paid.
• D) on which the dividend transaction is recorded in the general journal.

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