Why might a firm prefer to issue cumulative preferred stock rather than?

a$)$ Corporate investors can receive a tax break on dividends received.

b$)$ Dividend payments are tax deductible, interest on debt is not.

c$)$ Preferred stock has no voting rights but debt does.

d$)$ Preferred dividends provide a tax shield but debt does not.

e$)$ If there is no current taxable income, preferred stock dividends are automatically voided.