The Computation of Return on Equity,or ROE,does Not Include Retained

question 36

True/False

The computation of return on equity,or ROE,does not include retained earnings as part of common equity because retained earnings includes all net income for the company since its inception and analysts are trying to calculate the return for just the current year.

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Definitions:

AICPA

Stands for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, a professional organization that sets ethical and auditing standards for the accounting profession in the United States.

Comprehensive Income

The total change in equity for a reporting period, excluding any transactions from owners (such as dividends).

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses, including taxes and interest, have been deducted from total revenue.

Distributions

Payments made from a company or a fund to its shareholders, often from profits or reserves.