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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