Dividends are typically paid to shareholders of a company as a distribution of profits, not directly to directors. However, if directors are also shareholders, they would receive dividends in proportion to their shareholdings. The decision to pay dividends is usually made by the board of directors, but the payments themselves are made to shareholders, not specifically to directors in their capacity as board members.
NO. They are declared by the board of Directors.
[Debit] Dividends [Credit] Cash / bank
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Yes, dividends payable is considered a liability on a company's balance sheet. It represents the amount owed to shareholders for declared dividends that have not yet been paid. Once the board of directors declares a dividend, it creates a legal obligation for the company to pay that amount, thus classifying it as a liability until it is settled.
declared and paid a $900 dividend
The requirement for dividends to be paid in cash to common stockholders is typically determined by the company's board of directors.
Dividends are paid from corporate profits.
Dividends paid divided by the toal number of shares outstanding.
NO. They are declared by the board of Directors.
A corporation's dividends are declared by the corporation's board of directors. The board evaluates the company's financial performance, cash flow, and future investment needs before deciding on the amount and timing of dividends. Once declared, dividends are typically paid to shareholders on a specified date. The decision to distribute dividends reflects the corporation's commitment to returning value to its shareholders.
they are determined by the board of directors
they are determined by the board of directors
Dividends are paid to shareholders by three types. They can either be paid annually, or biannually, or on quarterly basis.
A corporate board of directors has the authority to declare and pay dividends in the form of cash or stock.
Dividends are usually paid to the investors of a company. These are paid on an annual or, more commonly, a quarterly basis.
Stockholders
Yes, the amount of x dividends paid will reduce retained earnings by x.