Which of the Following Statements About Retained Earnings Is True

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about retained earnings is true?

• A)Retained earnings is the amount of cash that the company has retained since its inception.
• B)Retained earnings is the amount of creditors' claims on assets.
• C)Retained earnings is increased when treasury stock is reissued at a price greater than its cost.
• D)Retained earnings is decreased by cash dividends and stock dividends.

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Definitions:

Subrogation

is a legal doctrine allowing one party (usually an insurer) to step into the shoes of another party to pursue rights or claims against a third party, often to recover amounts paid out in a claim.

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