A Stock Split

question 67

Multiple Choice

A stock split:

• A)decreases the value of the retained earnings account.
• B)increases the total value of the common stock account.
• C)decreases the total owners' equity on the balance sheet.
• D)increases the value of the capital in excess of par account.
• E)does not affect the total value of any of the equity accounts.

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