A Debit Balance in the Retained Profits Account Indicates That

question 40

Multiple Choice

A debit balance in the retained profits account indicates that the company has:

• A) made a loss in the current period.
• B) made a loss in at least one period.
• C) never made a profit.
• D) paid a dividend.

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