Restrictions on Retained Earnings Are ________

question 28

Multiple Choice

Restrictions on retained earnings are ________.

• A) reported on the statement of cash flows
• B) usually reported in the notes to the financial statements
• C) reported on the income statement
• D) designed to maximize dividends paid to shareholders

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Definitions:

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