Shares Authorized

Shares Authorized
Shares authorized refer to the number of shares of stock specified in a company's Articles of Incorporation, which the company is permitted to issue. This figure is displayed in the capital accounts section of a company's balance sheet and typically exceeds the shares issued and outstanding.

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