Equity (in a company) consists of:
Aonly share capital
Bshare capital + reserves (incl. retained earnings)CORRECT
Clong-term loan
Dtrade payables
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Equity = paid-in capital + reserves + accumulated retained earnings (and other comprehensive income).
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