If a Firm Incurs a Loss During a Particular Year

question 30

Multiple Choice

If a firm incurs a loss during a particular year, or if the firm paid out more in dividends than it had in net income, what happens to the retained earnings (RE) amount?

• A) It increases.
• B) It is unchanged.
• C) It decreases.
• D) It doubles.
• E) It cannot be determined from the information given.

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