Stock warrants outstanding should be classified by the company issuing the warrants as a. liabilities. b. a contra to contributed capital. c. assets. d. additional paid-in-capital. Which dividends do NOT reduce stockholders' equity? a. cash dividends b. stock dividends c. property dividends d. liquidating dividends What effect will the acquisition of treasury stock have on stockholders' equity and earnings per share, respectively? a. Decrease and no effect b. Increase and no effect c. Decrease and increase d. Increase and decrease Which of the following represents the total number of shares that a corporation may issue over its lifetime, under the terms of its charter? a. authorized shares b. issued shares c. outstanding shares d. subscribed shares