The Purpose of a Statement of Retained Earnings Is To

question 30

Multiple Choice

The purpose of a statement of retained earnings is to:

• A)estimate the current value of a company's assets.
• B)report how the profits of a company have been distributed to shareholders or retained in the business.
• C)show where the money is flowing into and out of a company.
• D)explain the specific revenues and expenses arising during the period.

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