Which One of These Is Related to an Increase in the Book

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which one of these is related to an increase in the book value of the stockholders' equity in a profitable,non-dividend paying firm? Assume no shares of stock are repurchased or sold.

• A)A decrease in the book value of inventory
• B)An increase in earnings per share
• C)An increase in the market value of the firm's buildings
• D)An increase in the market value of the firm's long-term debt
• E)An increase in non-cash expenses

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