Retained Earnings at the End of the Period Are Equal

question 34

Multiple Choice

Retained earnings at the end of the period are equal to:

• A) assets minus dividends.
• B) retained earnings at the beginning of the period plus profit earned for the period.
• C) retained earnings at the beginning of the period plus profit earned for the period minus dividends.
• D) retained earnings at the beginning of the period plus profit earned for the period minus expenses.

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