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In examining the financial statements of your corporation, you recalled learning that dividends are not...

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In examining the financial statements of your corporation, you recalled learning that dividends are not reported on the income statement whereas interest expense incurred on bonds payable is a line item included in the determination of net income (loss).

  1. Why are dividends not classified as expenses?
  2. Do you agree that both dividends and interest expense affect stockholders equity? Explain.

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