Financial Reporting of Net Losses and Retained Earnings

question 65

Essay

Financial reporting of net losses and retained earnings
A recent annual report of Dobbs,Inc. ,reported a net loss of approximately $63 million and retained earnings of approximately $1.6 billion.
(a)Which financial statement shows computation of the $63 million net loss?
(b)Which financial statement includes the retained earnings figure of $1.6 billion?
(c)Explain how it is possible for Dobbs to report both a net loss of $63 million and retained earnings of $1.6 billion in a single set of financial statements.

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