The Net Effect of a Stock Dividend Is to Increase

question 93

Multiple Choice

The net effect of a stock dividend is to increase ____.

• A) the firm's total stockholders' equity
• B) the number of shares outstanding
• C) total dividends
• D) stock prices

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Definitions:

Rent Expense

the cost incurred by a company to utilize property or equipment for business operations, typically recognized over the lease term.

Income Before Taxes

An entity's earnings before tax is assessed, representing the profit generated from all operations before tax expenses.

Operating Revenues

Operating Revenues are the income earned from a company's core business operations, excluding non-operating income sources like investments.