An Increase in a Firm's Number of Shares Outstanding Without

question 46

Multiple Choice

An increase in a firm's number of shares outstanding without any change in owners' equity is called a:

• A) special dividend.
• B) stock split.
• C) share repurchase.
• D) tender offer.
• E) liquidating dividend.

Understand the fundamentals of accrual-basis accounting and its importance in reporting financial activity accurately.

Understand the difference between accrual-basis and cash-basis accounting and why GAAP prefers accrual-basis.

Comprehend the purpose of adjusting entries and their role in the accounting cycle.

Identify the various types of adjusting entries and their impact on financial statements.

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