The Cost of Retained Earnings Is Less Than the Cost

question 87

Multiple Choice

The cost of retained earnings is less than the cost of new common stock because

• A) marginal tax brackets increase.
• B) flotation costs are incurred when new stock is issued.
• C) dividends are not tax deductible.
• D) accounting rules allow a deduction when using retained earnings.

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