Beta Company Was Founded in 2012

question 34

Multiple Choice

Beta Company was founded in 2012. Its yearly earnings and dividend payments are shown here: At the end of 2015, which of the following statements would be accurate?

• A)Beta has a cumulative operating loss.
• B)Beta has a retained earnings deficit.
• C)Beta has retained earnings surplus.
• D)Beta has negative contributed capital.

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