A Declaration and Distribution of a 20 Percent Stock Dividend

question 96

Multiple Choice

A declaration and distribution of a 20 percent stock dividend on common stock will

• A) not change the total stockholders' equity.
• B) increase the assets of the corporation.
• C) result in an increase in the book value of each share of common stock outstanding.
• D) increase the liabilities of the corporation.

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