The Declaration and Issuance of a Stock Dividend on Shares

question 95

Multiple Choice

The declaration and issuance of a stock dividend on shares of common stock:

• A) Has no effect on assets, liabilities, or total shareholders' equity.
• B) Decreases total shareholders' equity and increases common stock.
• C) Decreases assets and decreases total shareholders' equity.
• D) Does not change retained earnings or paid-in capital.

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