The Financial Statement That Shows Beginning and Ending Retained Earnings

question 89

Multiple Choice

The financial statement that shows beginning and ending retained earnings balances and the effects of net income (loss) and a dividend for the period is the:

• A)Statement of financial position.
• B)Statement of cash flows.
• C)Balance sheet.
• D)Income statement.
• E)Statement of retained earnings.

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