Describe how each of the following transactions affects the capital structure of a company. Is there an effect on the short-term liability portion, the long-term liability portion, the equity portion, or is there no effect at all?
a. The issuance of common stock
b. The sale of bonds
c. The purchase of equipment for cash
d. The purchase of inventory on credit
e. The purchase of treasury stock
f. The borrowing of cash, with a two-year note, from a bank
g. The declaration of dividends to stockholders
h. The payment of dividends