When a Company Has an Initial Public Offering

question 50

Multiple Choice

When a company has an initial public offering

• A) the previous owner of the shares will bet the money and the buyer will get the shares.
• B) the proceeds of the sale will not affect the company's balance.
• C) the proceeds of the sale will increase the company's equity.
• D) the proceeds of the sale will become a liability payable to the shareholders.

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