A company purchased 1,000 shares of treasury stock for $38,000 cash. The shares were initially issued for $24,000 and had a $9,000 par value. Which of the following statements incorrectly describes the effect of the treasury stock purchase?
A. Net income is unchanged.
B. Total assets remain the same.
C. Earnings per share (EPS) increases.
D. Stockholders' equity decreases.
Answer: B
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