Retained Earnings Represents

question 68

Multiple Choice

Retained earnings represents:

• A) the assets of the corporation less the liabilities.
• B) capital contributed by the stockholders of a corporation.
• C) the accumulated profits of the corporation less dividends paid out.
• D) a liability on the corporate balance sheet.

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