The correct answer is 'Option A' i.e., Dividends, Cash
Date | General Journal | Debit | Credit |
Dividends a/c | ------- | ||
To Cash a/c | ------- | ||
[Being Dividends declared and paid] |
Explanation:
- when dividends declared, obligation to pay dividend arises which
is a liability for business normally have a credit balance.
- So at the time of payment when the liability got discharged, the
liability account (dividends) should be debited.
- correspondingly, the cash is being paid and it's goes out from
the business, should be credited.
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