Using Financial Accounting Information
Using Financial Accounting Information
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Author: Porter, Gary A.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Statement of retained earnings is prepared at the end of the financial year to calculate the ending balance of retained earnings. The statement includes the beginning balance of retained earnings, net income earned during the year, dividends paid during the year, and ending balance of retained earnings.

To prepare: the statement of retained earnings.

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