An Entry to Appropriate a Portion of Retained Earnings to Finance

question 51

Multiple Choice

An entry to appropriate a portion of retained earnings to finance a future plant expansion would include a credit to:

• A) Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par.
• B) Retained Earnings Appropriated for Plant Expansion.
• C) Retained Earnings.
• D) Unappropriated Retained Earnings.

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