Which Statement Best Defines Retained Earnings

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which statement best defines retained earnings?

• A) They are the amounts paid out as dividends.
• B) They are the amount of revenues a corporation receives for the sale of its products, minus its costs of production, as measured by its accountants.
• C) They are interest paid to creditors.
• D) They are profits not paid out to shareholders.

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