Which one of the following correctly reflects the effects on the financial statements caused by dividends declared on pasen investments owned by a firm? Current ratio decreases. Earnings per share increases. Current ratio is unchanged. Earnings per share is unchanged. Question 15 2 pts Why might chief executives react very positively to current goodwill accounting Goodwill increases in value. Goodwill is amortized creating expenses that reduce net income, enabling a company to pay less income Its amortization increases earnings per share. Goodwill is no longer amortized so income is greater than prior accounting requirements