statement of retained earnings definition

statement of retained earnings

Financial statement showing the net income of a firm set aside as a reserve, paid out to the stockholders (shareholders), and consumed by the losses. It usually accompanies an income statement or statement of owners' equity.

statement of retained earnings is in the Accounting & Auditing and Banking, Commerce & Finance subjects.

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