The Declaration and Issuance of a Common Stock Dividend

question 87

Multiple Choice

The declaration and issuance of a common stock dividend:

• 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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