The Declaration and Issuance of a Share Dividend

question 6

Multiple Choice

The declaration and issuance of a share dividend

• A)increases ordinary shares outstanding and increases total equity.
• B)decreases retained earnings but does not change total equity.
• C)may increase share premium but does not change total equity.
• D)increases retained earnings and increases total equity.

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