Which of the following cash flow statements is FALSE?
A) From an accounting perspective, dividends generally reduce the firm's current (or accumulated) retained earnings.
B) Occasionally, a firm may pay a one-time, special dividend that is usually much larger than a regular dividend.
C) Most companies that pay dividends pay them semi-annually.
D) The way a firm chooses between paying dividends and retaining earnings is referred to as its 'payout policy'.
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Q2: A firm may announce its intention to
Q3: Dividend payments that are the result of
Q4: A one-time payment to shareholders that is
Q5: When a firm purchases shares directly from
Q6: The date four business days prior to
Q8: When a firm offers to buy its
Q9: The 'record date' is the date on
Q10: The 'distribution date' is the date on
Q11: A(n)_ is the most common way that
Q12: The 'ex-dividend date' is three business days
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