Why is the ex$-$dividend date important to someone who is considering purchasing a firm$$s stock?$$

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This is the date the firm $$opens its books$$ to determine the names of the persons who will receive the next dividend that will be paid

The ex$-$dividend date really isn$$t very important to potential investors; this date is more important to accountants who construct financial statements because it is the date the dividend becomes a legal liability of the firm

If the stock is purchased on this date or later the buyer will not receive the next dividend paid by the firm

This is the date the dividend is paid, that is$,$ dividend checks are mailed to investors