The declaration and issuance of a stock dividend larger than 25% generally O increases retained earnings and increases total shareholders' equity. increases common shares outstanding and increases total shareholders' equity. may increase or decrease common shares but does not change total shareholders' equity. decreases retained earnings but does not change total shareholders' equity.
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A stock dividend is a payment made by a corporation to its shareholders in the form of additional shares, rather than cash. Show more…
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