The agreement under which Patterson, Inc., issued its long-term debt requires the restriction of $200,000 of the company's retained earnings balance. Total retained earnings is $250,000 and total paid in capital is $500,000.
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Show how to report stockholder's equity on Patterson's balance sheet, assuming the following:
A. Patterson discloses the restrictions in a note. Write the note.
B. Patterson appropriates retained earnings in the amount of the restriction and includes no note in its statements.
C. Patterson's cash balance is $100,000. What is the maximum amount of dividends Patterson can declare?
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