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Payment of Previously Declared Dividends

The actual cash outflow to shareholders following the declaration date.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Dividends PayableLiability (-)5,000.00-
CashAsset (-)-5,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

This clears the liability created during the 'Declaration' phase and records the cash leaving the company.

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