Question: The text states that a company cannot earn profit from equity transactions. Why might this be? If a company buys widgets at $10 and resells

The text states that “a company cannot earn profit from equity transactions.” Why might this be? If a company buys widgets at $10 and resells them at $13, there is a $3 profit. What’s the difference if a company buys back some of its own stock for $25 per share and resells it at $28 per share? Why do you think that GAAP do not allow a profit (or loss) to be recorded on equity transactions?

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