What is shareholders' equity?

What is shareholders' equity?
A、shareholders' equity is that portion of a company's assets belonging to the owners.
B、shareholders' equity is that portion of a company's assets obtained from the sale of its shares.
C、shareholders' equity is equal to the total assets of a business minus its total liabilities.
D、shareholders' equity is the dollar amount of a company's assets belonging to the owners.
【正确答案】:C