Beta Company Reported the Following Information in Its Year Ended

question 173

Essay

Beta Company reported the following information in its year ended December 31,2012 financials:
1.What were the company's total expenses?
2.How much of the company's profits have been kept by the company as of 1/1/12?
3.What is the balance of retained earnings at December 31,2012?

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