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The Economic Consequences of Accounting for Stock Splits and Large Stock Dividends.

Craig A. Peterson; James A. Millar

The Accounting Review 1996

Abstract Presents a study based on actual accounting treatment and appropriate statutory definitions of distributable equity. Explanation for managers' motivation for declaring large stock distributions and the choice of accounting method; Costly and noncostly methods of accounting.

DOI
10.2308/tar-9605081102
Volume
71 (2)
Pages
241-253
Language
en
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