An effect of a bonus issue to all shareholders is to:     increase the total amount of shareholders' funds.     make the amount that was previously recorded as retained earnings no longer available for the payment of cash dividends.     alter the current shareholders' proportionate share of the company's net assets.     increase the total assets of the company.

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