Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)Appropriations of retained earnings require journal entries,but restrictions on retained earnings are usually reported in notes to the financial statements.
• B)No journal entries are needed to appropriate or restrict retained earnings.
• C)Both appropriations and restrictions of retained earnings require journal entries.
• D)Restrictions on retained earnings must be journalized,but appropriations are usually reported in notes to the financial statements.

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