Which Describes the Stockholders' Equity Account Created When a Corporation

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which describes the stockholders' equity account created when a corporation purchases its own stock and holds it for reissue?

• A) Treasury stock
• B) Contributed capital in excess of par
• C) Retained earnings
• D) Appropriated retained earnings

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Definitions:

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