Which one of the following statements regarding dividends is correct? ...

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Which one of the following statements regarding dividends is correct?
A. The declaration and payment of a 10% stock dividend will result in a reduction of retained earnings at the fair market value of the stock.
B. A stock dividend of 15% of the outstanding common shares results in a debit to retained earnings at the par value of the stock distributed.
C. The declaration of a cash dividend will have no effect on book value per share.
D. At the declaration date of a 30% stock dividend, the carrying value of retained earnings will be reduced by the fair market value of the stock distributed.

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