Retained Earnings Are Occasionally Restricted

question 154

Multiple Choice

Retained earnings are occasionally restricted

• A) to set aside cash for dividends.
• B) to keep the legal capital associated with paid-in capital intact.
• C) due to contractual loan restrictions.
• D) if preferred dividends are in arrears.

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