Define the Following Terms: Regular Cash Dividend,stock Dividend,special Dividend,and Liquidating

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Essay

Define the following terms: regular cash dividend,stock dividend,special dividend,and liquidating dividend.An increase in which of these dividends appears to send the most positive signal to the market? Why?

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Definitions:

Income Statement

A financial report that shows a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period, highlighting operational efficiency.

Contributed Capital

The total value of the cash and other assets received by a company from its shareholders in exchange for shares of stock.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenue and expenses over a specific period, highlighting net profit or loss.

Accounting Records

Documents and books that keep track of all financial transactions of a company, forming the basis for financial statements.