The Book Value of the Shareholders' Ownership Is Represented By

question 15

Multiple Choice

The book value of the shareholders' ownership is represented by:

• A)the sum of the par value of common stock,the capital surplus and the accumulated retained earnings.
• B)the total assets minus the net worth.
• C)the sum of the preference shares,debt and the capital surplus.
• D)the sum of the total assets minus the current liabilities.
• E)None of the above.

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