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Purchase of treasury stock has no effect on the net income of a business. The purchase may affect cash flow of the business. No profit or loss is claimed when shares are re-issued at above or below cost.

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Q: What effect does the purchase of treasury stock have on net income?
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Is this true or false - Treasury stock transactions never increase retained earnings or net income?

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Would a purchase of treasury stock affect retained earnings?

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Is a commonly used method for accounting for the purchase and resale of treasury stock is the derivative method?

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Is treasury stock included in common equity?

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