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    Feb 12, 2007, 06:11 PM
    Are Dividends an Expens?
    Are dividends, paid to company stockholders, recorded as an expense?
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    Feb 12, 2007, 08:27 PM
    No. They lower retained earnings but are not considered an expense and do not affect net income.
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