Equity of a Corporation Is Broken Out into Two Components

question 171

Multiple Choice

Equity of a corporation is broken out into two components. Which of the following are the two components of the equity of a corporation?

• A) current assets and fixed assets
• B) common stock and liabilities
• C) revenues and expenses
• D) contributed capital and retained earnings

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