The Statement of Changes in Retained Earnings for the Year

question 28

Multiple Choice

The statement of changes in retained earnings for the year shows:

• A) the retained earnings balance at the beginning of the year.
• B) amounts received from the sale of additional common stock during the year.
• C) extraordinary gains or losses during the year.
• D) the effect of a stock split during the year.

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