Stockholders' equity

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Problem 15MC: Stockholders equity consists of which of the following? A. bonds payable B. retained earnings and...
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Stockholders' equity
a.is shown on the income statement
b.is usually equal to cash on hand
c.includes paid-in capital and liabilities
d.includes retained earnings and paid-in capital
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Step 1 Concept of share holders equity

We know that shareholders' equity is the money that is invested by owners into business. It is pertinent to note that as per business entity concept,  owners and business are separate to one another therefore any transaction between owners and entity has to be reported separately. Hence shareholders equity is shown separately in financial statements 

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