The declaration and issuance of a dividend in shares (stock dividend) greater than 25% of the shares previously in circulation (outstanding) to. increases contributed capital in excess of par value but does not change shareholders' equity. b. increases common stock outstanding and increases total stockholders' equity. C. it decreases retained earnings but does not change total stockholders' equity.

The declaration and issuance of a dividend in shares (stock dividend) greater than 25% of the shares previously in circulation (outstanding) to. increases contributed capital in excess of par value but does not change shareholders' equity. b. increases common stock outstanding and increases total stockholders' equity. C. it decreases retained earnings but does not change total stockholders' equity.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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