Retained Earnings at the End of a Period

question 112

Multiple Choice

Retained Earnings at the end of a period:

• A) Is equal to the balance in the Retained Earnings account in the adjusted trial balance at the end of a period.
• B) Is determined in the statement of Retained Earnings.
• C) Is equal to Retained Earnings at the beginning of the period, minus net income (or plus net loss) for the period.
• D) Appears in the income statement for the period.

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