When a company issues a stock dividend, it

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When a company issues a stock dividend, it

When a company issues a stock dividend, it:

A. Increases total shareholders' equity

B. Decreases total shareholders' equity

C. Has no effect on shareholders' equity

D. Increases retained earnings

Answer: C

Explanation: Stock dividend transfers from retained earnings to common stock (no net change to equity).