After Closing Entries Are Posted, the Balance in the Retained

question 9

Multiple Choice

After closing entries are posted, the balance in the retained earnings account in the ledger will be equal to

• A) the beginning retained earnings reported on the retained earnings statement.
• B) the amount of the retained earnings reported on the balance sheet.
• C) zero.
• D) the net income for the period.

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