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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Definitions:

Trade Payable

An amount owed by a business to its suppliers shown as a liability on the company's balance sheet.

Hedge Ratio

The proportion of an asset's or liability's exposure that is hedged by a derivative contract, reflecting the effectiveness of the hedge.

Forward Contact

A financial contract between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a specified future time at a price agreed upon today, often used for hedging foreign exchange risk.

Planned Purchase

A forecasted acquisition of goods or services that an individual or organization intends to make, often based on budget considerations or strategic planning.