GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

ACCOUNTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Capital profits can be distributed as dividend only if
A
They are realised in cash
B
The capital losses have been written off
C
The surplus remains after the revaluation of all assets
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A capital dividend, also called a return of capital, is a payment that a company makes to its investors that is drawn from its paid-in-capital or shareholders’ equity.

Detailed explanation-2: -Capital profits can be used for distribution of dividend if .

Detailed explanation-3: -A company can share a portion of its profits with four different types of dividends. Your monthly brokerage statement might show a CASH dividend, a STOCK dividend, a HYBRID dividend or a PROPERTY dividend.

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