Restricting Retained Earnings for the Cost of Treasury Stock Purchased

question 167

Multiple Choice

Restricting retained earnings for the cost of treasury stock purchased is a

• A) contractual restriction.
• B) legal restriction.
• C) stock restriction.
• D) voluntary restriction.

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