Which of the following statements is incorrect?

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Problem 14MC: Which of the following is true of a stock dividend? A. It is a liability. B. The decision to issue a...
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Which of the following statements is incorrect?

  • Issued shares of stocks include those that have been at one time been sold to the public and which have been subsequently retired.
  • If an entity’s capital stock is retired, the Share Capital account is reduced by its par value, the number of shares is reduced by the stock retired and the treasury stock is credited at cost.
  • Treasury shares may be reissued as dividends, in which case the cost of the shares should be charged to Retained Earnings.
  • Though may be used in computing for the Share Capital, stated value is not similar to par value of stock.
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