After Closing Entries Are Posted, the Balance in the Retained

question 139

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 statement of financial position.
• C) zero.
• D) the net income for the period.

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