The Account to Be Debited When a Stock Dividend Is

question 3

Multiple Choice

The account to be debited when a stock dividend is declared and distributed on the same date would be:

• A)Common Stock-Par Value.
• B)Retained Earnings.
• C)Cash.
• D)Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par-Common.

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