In a Company Balance Sheet, the Balance of Retained Earnings

question 25

Multiple Choice

In a company balance sheet, the balance of retained earnings at the end of the period is equal to:

• A) profit for the period.
• B) retained earnings at the beginning of the period plus profit minus dividends declared.
• C) retained earnings at the beginning of the period plus profit.
• D) profit less losses.

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