If a Subsidiary Issues a Stock Dividend, Which of the Following

question 38

Multiple Choice

If a subsidiary issues a stock dividend, which of the following statements is true?

• A) Investment in subsidiary on the parent's books will increase.
• B) Investment in subsidiary on the parent's books will decrease.
• C) Additional paid-in capital on the parent's books will increase.
• D) Additional paid-in capital on the parent's books will decrease.
• E) No adjustment is necessary.

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Definitions:

Trading Securities

Financial assets that a firm holds primarily for the purpose of selling them in the short term to profit from price fluctuations.

Adjusting Entries

Entries made at the end of an accounting period to ensure that companies follow the revenue recognition and expense recognition principles.

Fair Value

An estimate of the market value of an asset or liability, based on current conditions and willing parties' transactions.

Debt Investments

Investments made by purchasing debt instruments, such as bonds, where the investor becomes a creditor to the issuer.