Answer (D) is correct . A stock dividend (one less than 20% to 25% of the shares outstanding) requires a debit to one equity account (retained earnings) and a credit to one or more other equity accounts (common stock dividend distributable and paid-in capital in excess of par) for the fair value of the stock. The subsequent distribution of that stock dividend involves a debit to common stock dividend distributable and a credit to common stock, both of which are equity accounts. Thus, liabilities are unaffected by either the declaration or distribution of a stock dividend.
Answer (A) is incorrect because Neither the declaration nor the distribution of a stock dividend has an effect on current liabilities. Answer (B) is incorrect because Neither the declaration nor the distribution of a stock dividend has an effect on current liabilities. Answer (C) is incorrect because Neither the declaration nor the distribution of a stock dividend has an effect on current liabilities.
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