Contrast the effects of a cash dividend and a stock dividend on total assets, total liabilities, and total stockholders' equity.

What will be an ideal response?


Declaration and payment of a cash dividend reduces total assets and total stockholders' equity. Declaration and payment of a stock dividend has no effect on total assets, total liabilities, and total stockholders' equity.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The UCC imposes special business standards on casual and inexperienced sellers and buyers

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits can be issued even if a discharge will violate water-quality standards

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Common fixed expenses should not be allocated to business segments when performing break-even calculations and making decisions.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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