Which of the Following Transactions Affects Total Retained Earnings

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following transactions affects total retained earnings?

• A)Purchase of treasury stock
• B)Payment of previously declared cash dividend
• C)Declaration of a stock dividend
• D)Declaration of a stock split

Determine and evaluate the equity multiplier to understand the degree of financial leverage.

Calculate net profit margin percentage to assess profitability relative to revenue.

Understand the significance of gross margin percentage in measuring a company's financial health.

Compute return on total assets (ROA) to evaluate how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate profit.

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