Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)From an accounting perspective,dividends generally reduce the firm's current (or accumulated)retained earnings.
• B)The way a firm chooses between paying dividends and retaining earnings is referred to as its payout policy.
• C)Most companies that pay dividends pay them semiannually.
• D)Occasionally,a firm may pay a one-time,special dividend that is usually much larger than a regular dividend.

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