The net effect to a corporation of the declaration and payment of a cash dividend is to:a. increase assets and increase stockholders' equityb. increase stockholders' equity and decrease liabilitiesC. decrease liabilities and decrease stockholders' equityd. decrease assets and decrease stockholders' equityA Moving to the next question prevents changes to this answer.

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?With regard to stock dividend, which of the following is true .Reduces a corporation's assets and stockholders' equity A .Does not affect total equity, but transfer amounts between the components of equity.B „The decision to declare a stock dividend resides with the shareholders .C Transfers a portion of equity from retained earnings to a cash reserve account.D
When a company issues (i.e., sells) common shares to investors in exchange for cash, the effect of this transaction is an increase in assets and an increase in shareholders’ equity. True False
Choose the incorrect statement below: A. Retained earnings are the funds contributed by shareholders in excess of par or stated value.B. Equity is defined as the residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting all of the liabilities.C. Conversion of preference shares into ordinary shares directly affects retained earnings.D. The statement of changes in equity is a formal statement that shows the movements in the elements or components of the shareholders' equity.
Which of the following is not one of the primary considerations management must make before a cash dividend is declared? O The availability of funds to pay the dividend. O The effect of inflation on the company and alternative uses of the cash to be paid for dividends. O The legal permissability of the dividend. O The tax impact on stockholders of the receipt of the dividends.
Which of the following tests restricts the amount of dividends that a corporation may declare? a. Cash flow test b. Book value test c. Solvency test d. Income to expense ratio test
Which of the following is true of a stock dividend?A. It is a liability.B. The decision to issue a stock dividend resides with shareholders.C. It does not affect total equity but transfers amounts between equity components.D. It creates a cash reserve for shareholders.
Cash dividends, property dividends, and scrip dividends are examples of dividends that Select one: O a. have no effect on total shareholders' equity but decrease retained earnings and increase contributed capital O b. have no effect on any element of shareholders' equity O c. decrease total shareholders' equity by decreasing retained earnings O d. decrease total shareholders' equity by decreasing contributed capital
Cash dividends decrease the assels and decrease the refained earnings of a corporation True O False
Which is a correct statement below? A. Equity is the residual interest in the liabilities of the entity after deducting all of its assets.B. Subscriptions receivable shall preferably be reflected as a deduction from the related subscribed share capital.C. Share premium is also known as capital stock.D. A deficit is a credit balance in retained earnings.
Which of the following statements is false? A. Mutual funds are pool investor funds to purchase financial instruments and thus reduce risks through diversification. B. Initial public offering (IPO) occurs when firm issues stock in the public market for the first time. C. The difference between current assets and non-current assets equals to working capital. D. Owner’s equity is the residual interest in assets that remains after subtracting an entity’s liabilities.
similarities and differences between paid in capital and retained earnings? When does a company declare a cash dividend? Which characteristic of a corporation limits a stockholder's loss to the amount of his or her investment in the stock of the corporation?
Which of the following is most likely true regarding payment of dividends? a. Dividends may be paid from legal capital b. Retained earnings are available for dividends unless restricted by contract or by statute c. Unrealized capital is available for any type of dividend d. Capital from donated assets is available for dividends

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