Dividend received for a trading (non financing) organization is.
Dividend received for a trading (non financing) organization is.
Solution
For a trading (non-financing) organization, dividend received is classified based on the nature of the entity's primary business operations.
Since the organization is engaged in trading activities and not in financial services, the dividend received represents returns from investments made by the company. These investments are not part of the core trading operations.
As per AS-3 (Cash Flow Statement), the classification depends on the type of enterprise:
For Non-Financial Enterprises (Trading Organizations):
- Dividend received → Investing Activity
- Reason: The dividend arises from investments held by the company, which fall under investing activities
For Financial Enterprises:
- Dividend received → Operating Activity
- Reason: Investments are part of their primary business operations
Since the question specifically mentions a trading organization (non-financing), the dividend received represents income from investments, not from core trading operations. Therefore, it is classified as an Investing Activity.
The correct option is Option 2.
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