alleryStart learning →Retained earnings are computed as net income less what?
ARevenue
BDividends
CTotal assets
DShare capital
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Dividends
Retained earnings equal net income minus dividends (the corporate counterpart of drawings).
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