Assertion (A): The important aspect of dividend policy is to determine the amount of earnings to be distributed to shareholders and the amount to be retained in the firm.
Reason (R): Dividend policy of the firm has its effect on both the long term financing and the wealth of shareholders.

A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

B. Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

C. (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect

D. (R) is correct, but (A) is incorrect

Answer: Option A