A corporation records a dividend-related liability
on the payment date. |
when dividends are in arrears. |
on the record date. |
on the declaration date. |
With an interest-bearing note, the amount of assets received upon issuance of the note is generally
equal to the note's maturity value. |
equal to the note's face value. |
less than the note's face value. |
greater than the note's face value. |
Ayayai Corp. has $20000 of dividends in arrears. Based on this information, which of the following statements is false?
An obligation for dividends in arrears exists only after the board of directors declares payment. |
The investment community looks favorably on companies with dividends in arrears, since the money is redirected toward more important growth opportunities. |
Dividends in arrears are not considered to be liabilities. |
The amount of dividends in arrears should be disclosed in the notes to the financial statements. |
Ans 1 on the declaration date.
Ans 2 equal to the note's face value
Ans 3 The investment community looks favorably on companies with dividends in arrears, since the money is redirected toward more important growth opportunities.
A corporation records a dividend-related liability on the payment date. when dividends are in arrears. on...
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