The Retained Earnings Account Is

question 17

Multiple Choice

The retained earnings account is:

• A)Reduced by net income earned and increased by dividends declared during the period.
• B)Reduced by both net income earned and dividends declared during the period.
• C)Increased by both net income earned and dividends declared during the period.
• D)Increased by net income earned and decreased by any dividends declared in the period.

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