Explain the rationale for given apparent inconsistency

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Both interest expense on borrowing and dividends on common stock reduce net assets and reduce shareholders' equity.

Accountants treat interest as an expense in measuring net income but do not treat dividends on common stock as an expense.

Explain the rationale for this apparent inconsistency.

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