Which of the following will increase stockholders' equity?

A) expenses > revenues
B) the company pays dividends
C) revenues > expenses
D) cash is received from customers on account

Stockholders' Equity

Shareholders' equity in a corporation, which is the value of the assets that remains once all debts and obligations are deducted.

Revenues

The overall income received from selling products or services, which are essential to a firm's primary business.

Expenses

The money spent or costs incurred by a business in the process of earning revenue.