Which of the following is the appropriate general journal entry to record the declaration of cash dividends? Please provide the [Select] v and [Select] accounts. [ Select] Cash Dividends Accounts Payable Cash Cash Dividends Payable

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Which of the following is the appropriate general journal entry to record the
declaration of cash dividends? Please provide the ISelect]
vand
[ Select ]
accounts.
Select
Cash Dividends
Accounts Payable
Cash
Cash Dividends Payable
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following is the appropriate general journal entry to record the declaration of cash dividends? Please provide the ISelect] vand [ Select ] accounts. Select Cash Dividends Accounts Payable Cash Cash Dividends Payable
Which of the following is the appropriate general journal entry to record the
declaration of cash dividends? Please provide the Select]
and
[Select]
Paid in Capital
[ Select ]
accounts.
Cash Dividends
Cash Dividends Payable
Retained Earnings
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following is the appropriate general journal entry to record the declaration of cash dividends? Please provide the Select] and [Select] Paid in Capital [ Select ] accounts. Cash Dividends Cash Dividends Payable Retained Earnings
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As no stock is involved, paid in capital is not used. 

Dividends payable is not a operating liability, hence accounts payable is not used.

Retained earnings is used at the closing the dividends account not at the time of declaration. Hence, retained earnings is not used.

 

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