The Declaration and Issuance of a Stock Dividend

question 50

Multiple Choice

The declaration and issuance of a stock dividend:

• A)Does not change total assets,liabilities,or total stockholders' equity.
• B)Decreases total stockholders' equity and increases common stock.
• C)Decreases assets and decreases total stockholders' equity.
• D)Does not change retained earnings or paid-in capital.

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