Identify Which of the Following Items Would Be Reported as Additions

question 75

Short Answer

Identify which of the following items would be reported as additions (A) or deductions (D) in a Retained Earnings Statement.
1. Net Income
2. Net Loss
3. Cash Dividends
4. Share Dividends
5. Prior period adjustments to correct for overstatement of prior years' net income
6. Prior period adjustments to correct for understatement of prior years' net income

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Buy-class Situation

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Manufacturer

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Specifications

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