Suzanne knows that an increase to an expense reduces retained earnings (a stockholders’ equity account). However, she also knows that expense accounts have a debit balance, while retained earnings normally has a credit balance. Are these two pieces of information consistent? Explain.

Suzanne knows that an increase to an expense reduces retained earnings (a stockholders’ equity account). However, she also knows that expense accounts have a debit balance, while retained earnings normally has a credit balance. Are these two pieces of information consistent? Explain.

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Definition Definition Assets available to stockholders after a company's liabilities are paid off. Stockholders’ equity is also sometimes referred to as owner's equity. A stockholders’ equity or book value generally includes common stock, preferred stock, and retained earnings and is an indicator of a company's financial strength.

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