Whispering Winds Corp. has $$19500$ of dividends in arrears. Based on this information, which of the following statements is false?

An obligation for dividends in arrears exists only after the board of directors declares payment.

Dividends in arrears are not considered to be liabilities.

The investment community looks favorably on companies with dividends in arrears, since the money is redirected toward more important growth opportunities.

The amount of dividends in arrears should be disclosed in the notes to the financial statements.