preferred stock and bonds both play a fixed return "aka a percentage of par or face value" each year. Bonds are considered a liability while preferred stocks are considered equity. Given their similarities why is preferred stock carried in the equity section of the balance sheet?

A- preferred stock pays dividends , which are not tax deductible while bonds pay interest which is tax deductible

B-preferred stock dividends can be deferred if necessary

C- because it has the word "stock" in its name

D- A and B

E- A and C

F- Band C

G- all of above