When Treasury Shares Are Resold at a Price Below Cost

question 173

Multiple Choice

When treasury shares are resold at a price below cost:

• A) Paid-in capital and/or retained earnings is reduced.
• B) Paid-in capital and/or retained earnings is increased.
• C) Retained earnings is always reduced.
• D) A loss is reported on the income statement

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