alleryStart learning →How should a dividend declared after the balance sheet date normally be treated?
ABooked as a liability
BCredited to profit
CLeft out entirely
DDisclosed, not booked
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Disclosed, not booked
It is not a year-end liability, yet its existence is still disclosed for users of the statements.
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