A stock split also involves the distribution of additional shares to shareholders but no additional amount is transferred into the Common Shares account from the Retained Earnings account.

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In a stock split, the number of shares outstanding increases, but the value of each share decreases proportionally. No additional amount is transferred from the Retained Earnings account to the Common Shares account because no new money is raised.

A Stock Split Also Involves the Distribution of Additional Shares