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A Liability for Dividends Exists

Question 110
Multiple Choice

A liability for dividends exists: A) When cumulative preference shares are sold. B) On the date of declaration. C) On the date of record. D) On the date of payment. E) For dividends in arrears on cumulative preference shares.

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