alleryStart learning →Dividend for a financial year may be declared out of profits arrived at after providing for:
ADepreciation charges
BGoodwill written off
CPreliminary expenses
DShare premium receipts
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Depreciation charges
Section 123(1)(a) allows dividend only out of profits calculated after providing depreciation.
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