Retained Earnings

question 21

Multiple Choice

Retained earnings:

• A) Are the cumulative net profits or losses minus dividends paid since the date of incorporation.
• B) Are part of the income statement.
• C) Represent an amount of cash available to pay shareholders.
• D) Are the cumulative net profits or losses minus dividends paid since the date of incorporation,and are part of shareholders' equity.
• E) All of these answers are correct.

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Definitions:

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An environment constructed by humans characterized by right angles and flat surfaces, which can influence perception according to some psychological theories.

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