The Following Was Abstracted from the Accounts of the Aspen

question 85

Multiple Choice

The following was abstracted from the accounts of the Aspen Corp.at year-end:

What should be the current balance of Retained Earnings?

• A)$260,000
• B)$290,000
• C)$305,000
• D)$335,000

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