Multiple Choice
A bonus issue or share dividend:
A) Is not a liability on the balance sheet.
B) Does not reduce a corporation's assets and shareholders' equity.
C) Transfers a portion of equity from retained earnings to contributed capital.
D) Does not affect total equity, but does affect the components of equity.
E) All of these.
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