On the Balance Sheet, Retained Earnings Represents

question 20

Multiple Choice

On the balance sheet, retained earnings represents

• A)net profits for the current year
• B)net profits for the current year minus preferred stock dividends
• C)cash reinvested in fixed assets to support growth
• D)the cumulative total of earnings reinvested in the firm.
• E)none of the above

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