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What effect occurs when a stock split is declared? Total assets and total stockholders' equity increase

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What effect occurs when a stock split is declared?

1. 1. Total assets and total stockholders' equity increase.
   2. Part of retained earnings is transferred to paid-in capital.
   3. The par value decreases and the number of shares increase.
   4. Ownership interests of each stockholder are increased.