Which of the Following Statements About Shareholders' Equity Is NOT

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about shareholders' equity is NOT true?

• A) Shareholders' equity is the excess of assets over liabilities.
• B) Shareholders' equity consists of two main elements: share capital and retained profits.
• C) Shareholders' equity is a residual claim of the shareholders on the assets of the organisation.
• D) Shareholders' equity is the amount shareholders will receive in dividends in the future.

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Definitions:

Irregular Bone

Bones characterized by their complex shapes, such as vertebrae and certain skull bones, serving various protective and supportive roles.

Short Bone

Type of bones that are as wide as they are long, providing support and stability with little movement.

Flat Bone

Bones that have a flat, thin shape and are often involved in protecting internal organs or providing a large area for muscle attachment.

Tarsals

are the collection of seven bones in the foot situated between the bones of the lower leg and the metatarsals of the foot.