On the Statement of Retained Earnings

question 25

Multiple Choice

On the statement of retained earnings:

• A) there will be a positive balance in retained earnings if historically expenses have exceeded revenues.
• B) a deficit will result in retained earnings if historically, expenses have exceeded revenues.
• C) any dividends paid during the year will increase retained earnings.
• D) a deficit in retained earnings indicates the company has no cash.

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