The ultimate effect of incurring an expense is a reduction in shareholders' equity. The declaration of a cash dividend also reduces shareholders' equity. Explain the difference between an expense and...

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Extracted text: The ultimate effect of incurring an expense is a reduction in shareholders' equity. The declaration of a cash dividend also reduces shareholders' equity. Explain the difference between an expense and a cash dividend and explain why they have the same effect on shareholders' equity.