Which of the following is true of a stock dividend?
A. Does not affect total equity, but transfer amounts between the components of equity.
B. Transfers a portion of equity from retained earnings to a cash reserve account.
C. The decision to declare a stock dividend resides with the shareholders.
D. Reduces a corporation's assets and stockholders' equity.
E. It is a liability on the balance sheet.
Answer: A
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