On January 1, 2014, When the Market Value of Their

question 154

Multiple Choice

On January 1, 2014, when the market value of their common shares was $20 per share, Belgrade Inc.declared a 10% common stock dividend.Shareholders' equity before the stock dividend was declared was: Common shares, no par value, authorized 200,000 shares, What was the effect on Belgrade's retained earnings as a result of the stock dividend?

• A)$240,000 decrease
• B)$400,000 decrease
• C)$480,000 decrease
• D)$800,000 decrease

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