North Dakota Code § 10-30-09

Earned surplus
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Each year, the corporation shall set apart all of its net earnings as retained earnings. The 
corporation shall hold part of the retained earnings as a reserve for bad debts. The corporation 
may use the rest of the retained earnings in the course of its business. The amount held as a 
reserve for bad debts must be at least the amount recommended by the firm of certified public 
accountants that the board of directors approves to audit the corporation's financial statements. 
The board shall establish procedures for investing funds held as a reserve for bad debts.

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