
Concept introduction:
Classes of stocks:
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
Cash dividend:
The Cash dividend is the amount of dividend paid to shareholders in cash. The Cash dividend is declared first and paid later. There are two
There are two types of cash dividend are paid; Common stock dividend and Preferred dividend. Preferred dividend is paid in priority and it can be cumulative as well. In case of cumulative preferred stock, the entire dividend in arrears is also paid in next year, when the dividend is declared.
To determine: The amount of dividend distributed to each class of shareholders

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