The shareholders' equity section of the balance sheet for a corporation generally does not include
A)dividends paid
B)retained earnings
C)par or stated value of common stock
D)amounts contributed in excess of par or stated value
E)None of these answer choices is correct.

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Dividends paid are accounted for separately in the statement of cash flows and are not included in the shareholders' equity section of the balance sheet.

The Shareholders' Equity Section of the Balance Sheet for a Corporation