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Retained earnings, as a form of equityfinancing, area. gross earnings.b. profits before taxes.c. profits after taxes.d. undistributed profits.e. total owners’ equity

College Accounting, Chapters 1-27

23rd Edition

ISBN:9781337794756

Author:HEINTZ, James A.

Publisher:HEINTZ, James A.

Chapter21: Corporations: Taxes, Earnings, Distributions, And The Statement Of Retained Earnings

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