In Which of the Following Ways Is the Balance Sheet

question 155

Multiple Choice

In which of the following ways is the balance sheet linked to the other financial statements?

• A) The amount of retained earnings is reported on the balance sheet as a liability.
• B) Retained earnings is added to total assets and reported on the balance sheet.
• C) Retained earnings is reported on the balance sheet.
• D) There is no such link, as each statement contains different accounts and provides different information.

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Definitions:

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