Which of the Following Describes a Retained Earnings Deficit

question 135

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes a retained earnings deficit?

• A) When the company records a net loss for the year
• B) When the retained earnings is less than the total paid-in capital
• C) When the retained earnings is a negative amount
• D) When the company does not pay out any dividends

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