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Answer:Yes. Equity consists of paid-in capital (received from the shareholders when they bought their shares) and retained earnings. Retained earnings are all past earnings that the company made and did not pay out as a dividend (hence: "retained"). Retained earnings therefore increases with earnings, but decreases with dividends, since dividend is a distribution of earnings to the shareholders.
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Which dividends do not reduce stockholders' equity?

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Dividends is what type of account?

Dividends are classified as stockholders' equity. They reduce stockholders' equity so they can also be called a contra equity account.


Do account dividends have a credit balance?

Yes, account dividends typically have a credit balance. In accounting, dividends declared are recorded as a liability until they are paid, and once paid, they reduce retained earnings. Therefore, until they are distributed, dividends represent an obligation and show as a credit balance in the dividends payable account. After payment, the balance reflects a reduction in equity rather than a credit balance.


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The rate earned on stockholders' equity will be less than the return on assets if the company has significant debt, as interest expenses reduce net income without affecting total assets. Additionally, if the company's return on investment is lower than the cost of debt, the overall return on equity will be diminished. Therefore, high leverage can lead to a lower rate of return for equity holders compared to the overall asset performance.


Is common stock have a normal debit or credit balance?

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What type of account is treasury stock?

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How do you decrease an equity account?

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How can I use land equity as a down payment for a new property purchase?

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Are dividends paid out of retained earnings?

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