Which of the Following Statements Regarding Treasury Stock Is True

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding treasury stock is true?

• A)When a company reissues treasury stock for more than it originally paid for the stock,it does not report a gain.
• B)When a company purchases treasury stock or pays a dividend,it increases total stockholders' equity.
• C)Treasury stock is reported as an asset on the balance sheet.
• D)Treasury stock is reported as issued and outstanding stock.

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