A dividend paid out of profits earned after the acquisition date is known as a:

A) final dividend.
B) pre-acquisition dividend.
C) post-acquisition dividend.
D) temporary dividend.

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A dividend paid out of profits earned after the acquisition date is known as a:A)  final dividend.B)  pre-acquisition dividend.C)  post-acquisition dividend.D)  temporary dividend.

Chloie Morton · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  A post-acquisition dividend is paid out of profits earned after the acquisition date, which is the most appropriate choice among the given options. Final dividend is paid at the end of a company's financial year, pre-acquisition dividend is paid before the acquiring company takes over another company, and temporary dividend is not a recognized term in accounting.

A dividend paid out of profits earned after the acquisition date is known as a:

A) final dividend.
B) pre-acquisition dividend.
C) post-acquisition dividend.
D) temporary dividend.

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