Multiple Choice
In a company balance sheet, the balance of retained earnings at the end of the period is equal to:
A) profit for the period.
B) retained earnings at the beginning of the period plus profit minus dividends declared.
C) retained earnings at the beginning of the period plus profit.
D) profit less losses.
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