The Declaration and Issuance of a Stock Dividend

question 16

Multiple Choice

The declaration and issuance of a stock dividend:

• A)increases total shareholders' equity.
• B)does not change total shareholders' equity.
• C)increases current liabilities.
• D)does not change total retained earnings.

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