Retained Earnings on the Balance Sheet Represents

question 77

Multiple Choice

Retained earnings on the balance sheet represents

• A) net profits after taxes.
• B) the cumulative total of earnings reinvested in the firm.
• C) cash.
• D) net profits after taxes minus preferred dividends.

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