Question

Cash dividends of $45,000 were declared during the year. Cash dividends payable were $10,000 at the beginning of the year and $15,000 at the end of the year. The amount of cash for the payment of dividends during the year is

Answer 1

Answer:

$40,000

Explanation:

               Dividend Payable

Opening Dividend                        $10,000

Add: Dividend Liability made      $45,000

after Dividend declared  

Less: Closing Dividend                $15,000

Dividend to pay in Current year $40,000