Since Retained Earnings Are Viewed as a Fully Subscribed Issue

question 6

Multiple Choice

Since retained earnings are viewed as a fully subscribed issue of additional common stock, the cost of retained earnings is ________.

• A) less than the cost of new common stock equity
• B) equal to the cost of new common stock equity
• C) greater than the cost of new common stock equity
• D) not related to the cost of new common stock equity

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