alleryStart learning →What does the retained earnings account reflect?
ATotal creditors of the firm
BCurrent year sales only
CCumulative profit or loss
DCash held in the bank
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Cumulative profit or loss
Income and expense accounts are summarised into retained earnings, which shows cumulative profit or loss.
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