Stockholders' equity refers to which of the following?
A) A listing of the organization's assets and liabilities.
B) The ownership right of the stockholder(s) of the entity.
C) Probable future sacrifices of economic benefits.
D)All of the above.
E) None of the above.

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Stockholders' equity refers to the ownership right of the stockholder(s) of the entity. It represents the residual interest in the assets of an organization after deducting liabilities. It is one of the three main components of a company's balance sheet, along with assets and liabilities. Therefore, option B is the correct choice. Options A and C are incorrect as they relate to assets and liabilities, which are separate components of a company's balance sheet. Option D is incorrect as it includes all three options, whereas only one option is the correct answer. Option E is also incorrect as stockholders' equity is a well-known concept in accounting and finance.

Stockholders' Equity Refers to Which of the Following