alleryStart learning →If a company earns a profit for the period, what happens to retained earnings?
AIt is increased
BIt is reduced
CIt is unchanged
DIt is set to zero
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. It is increased
The closing entry adds the profit to the retained earnings account.
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