Two of the Three Primary Account Classifications Within Shareholders' Equity

question 44

Multiple Choice

Two of the three primary account classifications within shareholders' equity are:

• A) Preferred stock and retained earnings.
• B) The par of common stock and retained earnings.
• C) Paid-in capital and retained earnings.
• D) Preferred and common stock.

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