Dividends in arrears on preference shares are reported in the financial statements as a (an) a. liability b. reduction from Retained Earnings c. reduction from Retained Earnings d. expense

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Dividends in arrears on preference shares are reported in the financial statements as a (an)

a. liability
b. reduction from Retained Earnings
c. reduction from Retained Earnings
d. expense
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