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mszxsunshine
Mar 10, 2011, 06:31 PM
I'm not sure how to calculate the dividends needed to be deducted on the retained earnings statement. I am given ash dividends for common stock. Cash dividends for preferred stock. Stock dividends for common stock. And dividends payable. Do I just subtract all of this from net income?