Proposed dividend is shown as current liabilities in balance sheet but why do we show in p/l a/c?
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Dear Student
The journal entry for the declaration of proposed dividend is passed through profit and loss account only, therefore it is shown in profit and loss account.
Journal entry:
Journal in the books
Date
Particulars
Debit
Credit
Profit and Loss A/c
Dr.
xxx
To Proposed Dividend A/c
xxxx
(Being dividend proposed shall be paid on approval form shareholders)