The type of preferred stock whose payments are missed and must be paid before paying dividends of common stock is classified as ___________?

Correct answer: D. cumulative preferred stockAccounting & Auditing

  • A. non participating preferred stock
  • B. participating preferred stock
  • C. non-cumulative preferred stock
  • D. cumulative preferred stockAccounting & Auditing

Explanation

Cumulative preferred stock carries unpaid dividends forward when they are missed, and those arrears must be settled before common-stock dividends are paid. Non-cumulative preferred stock does not provide this protection.

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