Dividends in arrears on cumulative preferred shares
A) are considered to be a non-current liability.
B) are considered to be a current liability.
C) only occur when preferred dividends have been declared.
D) should be disclosed in the notes to the financial statements.

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Dividends in arrears on cumulative preferred shares are not recognized as liabilities until they are declared. However, they should be disclosed in the notes to the financial statements to inform users about the potential obligation.

Dividends in Arrears on Cumulative Preferred Shares