If a Company Sells Its Treasury Stock for More Than

question 39

Multiple Choice

If a company sells its treasury stock for more than it cost and records a gain on the income statement, then

• A)income and shareholders' equity are overstated.
• B)only income is overstated.
• C)only shareholders' equity is overstated.
• D)the income statement and balance sheet are properly stated.

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