e following statements are correct regarding dividends component in the purchase price of shares? (i)  The fair value of a share purchased cum-dividend is the quoted price of the share on the stock market. (ii)  The fair value of a share purchased cum-dividend is the quoted price of the share on the stock market less dividend portion in the share price (iii)  The fair value of a share purchased ex-dividend is the quoted price on the stock market. (iv)  The dividend component has no influence in the accounting treatment of the investment in the shares   Select one: a. (ii) and (iii) only

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Which of the following statements are correct regarding dividends component in the purchase price of shares?

(i)  The fair value of a share purchased cum-dividend is the quoted price of the share on the stock market.

(ii)  The fair value of a share purchased cum-dividend is the quoted price of the share on the stock market less dividend portion in the share price

(iii)  The fair value of a share purchased ex-dividend is the quoted price on the stock market.

(iv)  The dividend component has no influence in the accounting treatment of the investment in the shares

 

Select one:
a. (ii) and (iii) only
b. (i) and (iv) only
c. (i), (ii) and (iii) only
d. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
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