When a Stock Dividend Is Declared, Total Stockholders' Equity Will

question 16

Multiple Choice

When a stock dividend is declared, total stockholders' equity will:

• A) Decrease.
• B) Increase.
• C) Not change.
• D) Increase or decrease, depending upon certain variables.

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Definitions:

Cash Dividends

Cash dividends refer to the distribution of a portion of a company's earnings, decided by the board of directors, to a class of its shareholders in the form of cash.

Selling and Administrative Expenses

Costs associated with the daily operations of a business that are not directly linked to producing the product or service but are necessary for selling and managing the business.

Plowback Ratio

A financial metric indicating the proportion of earnings a company decides to retain for reinvestment, rather than distributing as dividends.

Sustainable Growth Rate

The maximum rate at which a company can grow using its generated profits without resorting to external financing.