A Stock Split

question 16

Multiple Choice

A stock split:

• A)increases the total value of the ordinary equity account.
• B)decreases the value of the retained earnings account.
• C)does not affect the total value of any of the equity accounts.
• D)increases the value of the additional paid in capital account.
• E)decreases the total owners' equity on the statement of financial position.

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