The Retained Earnings Item on the Balance Sheet Is

question 51

Multiple Choice

The retained earnings item on the balance sheet is:

• A)equal to net profit for the period in question.
• B)equal to the total of plowed-back earnings shown on previous income statements.
• C)equal to the total of all earnings-after-taxes figures shown on previous income statements.
• D)offset by an intangible asset account, such as goodwill.
• E)equal to total assets minus total liabilities.

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