The company declared and distributed a 2-for-1 stock split on 400,000 shares of $10 par value common stock outstanding. What amount would decrease retained earnings? $200,000 $2,000,000 O $0 O $4,000,000

The company declared and distributed a 2-for-1 stock split on 400,000 shares of $10 par value common stock outstanding. What amount would decrease retained earnings? $200,000 $2,000,000 O $0 O $4,000,000

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Chapter14: Corporation Accounting

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Problem 12EB: Nutritious Pet Food Companys board of directors declares a large stock dividend (50%) on June 30...

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