The Retained Earnings Section of the Statement of Shareholders' Equity

question 66

Multiple Choice

The retained earnings section of the statement of shareholders' equity communicates

• A)beginning balance plus income less dividends.
• B)revenues less expenses during a period of time.
• C)how much cash that management has paid for bonuses.
• D)operating, investing, and financing activities.

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