Of the following transactions, which would lead to the largest decrease in a firm's retained earnings? O receipt of $20,000 for services performed O payment of an $18,000 dividend on common shares O payment of $20,000 in employee salaries not previously accrued O issuance of $18,000 of common shares

Of the following transactions, which would lead to the largest decrease in a firm's retained earnings? receipt of $20,000 for services performed payment of an $18,000 dividend on common shares payment of $20,000 in employee salaries not previously accrued issuance of $18,000 of common shares