Which of the Following Transactions Will Decrease a Corporation's Retained

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of the following transactions will decrease a corporation's retained earnings?

• A) The corporation declares and pays a $2 per share cash dividend.
• B) The company completes a 2 for 1 stock split.
• C) The company pays a 20% stock dividend.
• D) Both A and C

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