A company reported that its shareholders' equity decreased in the recent year. This could occur if

A company reported that its shareholders’ equity decreased in the recent year. This could occur if

A company reported that its shareholders’ equity decreased in the recent year. This could occur if
A . dividends paid were less than net income.
B. dividends paid were greater than net income
C. new common stock was sold for greater than par value
D. new common stock was sold for less than par value

Answer: B