Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Financial Statements of a Company

Question:
When proposed dividend becomes a liability for the company?
Options:
Approved by directors
Approved by shareholders
Either option 1 or 2
Both
Correct Answer:
Approved by shareholders
Explanation:
After the Proposed dividend is declared by the shareholders, it becomes a liability for the company and is accounted in the books. As a consequence, proposed dividend of previous year will be declared (approved) by the shareholders in the current year and this declared (approved) proposed dividend will be accounted during the year. Proposed dividend for the current year will be relevant for the next financial year.