Chapter 10, Problem 28DQ

To determine

Concept introduction:

Stocks (Common Stock and Preferred Stock):

These are two types of the share capital of a company. Common Stock represents the Common shares issued to the shareholders and preferred stock represents the preference shares issued. Preference shares are given preference in payment of dividends and repayment of capital. Common shareholders get the inbuilt right to vote in decisions of the company and preference shareholders generally do not get this right but they may get voting rights with special provisions.

To indicate:

The reporting of dividends in arrears.