WAEC Commerce 2000 Question 9

Question 9

Business Finance

Which of the following is true about cumulative preference shares?

  1. A.Unpaid dividends are carried forward
  2. B.Shareholders can secure capital refund on demand
  3. C.Shareholders are entitled to further share of profit
  4. D.Dividends are paid into a special account
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Unpaid dividends are carried forward)

Explanation

With cumulative preference shares, a dividend not paid in a bad year is carried forward and paid later.