The Distribution of a Stock Dividend ________

question 229

Multiple Choice

The distribution of a stock dividend ________.

• A) decreases both assets and liabilities
• B) decreases assets and increase liabilities
• C) effects only stockholder's equity accounts
• D) increases both dividends payable and cash

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