Retained Earnings at the End of the Period Is Equal

question 161

Multiple Choice

Retained earnings at the end of the period is equal to

• A) retained earnings at the beginning of the period plus net income minus liabilities.
• B) retained earnings at the beginning of the period plus net income minus dividends.
• C) net income.
• D) assets plus liabilities.

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