The Balance in Retained Earnings at the End of the Year

question 12

Multiple Choice

The balance in retained earnings at the end of the year is determined by retained earnings at the beginning of the year:

• A) Plus revenues, minus liabilities.
• B) Plus accruals, minus deferrals.
• C) Plus net income, minus dividends.
• D) Plus assets, minus liabilities.

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