What Does Negative Retained Earnings Indicate

question 49

Multiple Choice

What does negative retained earnings indicate?

• A)The company has lost some or all of the owners' investment
• B)The company experienced a large cash outflow during the year
• C)The company's liabilities are greater than its assets
• D)The company's common stock is negative

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