Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Cash Flow Statement

Question:
A dividend paid by a non-finance company is:
Options:
Operating Activity
Investing Activity
Financing Activity
Cash & Cash Equivalents
Correct Answer:
Financing Activity
Explanation:
In case of a financial enterprise (whose main business is lending and borrowing), interest paid, interest received and dividend received are classified as operating activities while dividend paid is a financing activity. In case of a non-financial enterprise, as per AS-3, it is considered more appropriate that payment of interest and dividends are classified as financing activities whereas receipt of interest and dividends are classified as investing activities