Which of the Following Would Not Be Shown on the Statement

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would not be shown on the statement of retained earnings?

• A) declaration of a cash dividend
• B) declaration of a stock dividend
• C) an appropriation for plant expansion
• D) the purchase of treasury stock

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Definitions:

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of a tangible asset's cost that has been allocated as depreciation expense since the asset was acquired and put into use.

Cash Dividends

Cash distributions from a company's earnings to its shareholders.

Balance Sheet

An account that outlines the financial position of a company, detailing its assets, liabilities, and owners' equity at a given point in time.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenue and expenses, and the resulting profit or loss, over a specific period.