respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

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Characteristics of corporation

Characteristics of corporation

Issuing stock

Issuing common stock

Common Stocks vs Preferred Stocks | Similarities and Differences – YouTube

Dividend allocation

Dividend allocation

Treatment of treasury stock

Treatment of treasury stock

Stock dividend vs stock split

Stock dividend vs stock split

1. What is a stock dividend? How is a stock dividend distinguished from a stock split?
2. For what reason does a corporation usually declare a stock dividend? A stock split?
3. Discuss the amount, if any, of retained earnings to be capitalized in connection with a stock dividend.