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    Mar 21, 2009, 06:49 AM
    Calculating dividends
    How do I calculate dividends paid to sockholders from a balance sheet and income statement?
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    Mar 22, 2009, 02:13 AM

    You should add the net income or loss to the beginning retained earnings and then compare it with the ending retained earnings balance the difference should be dividends paid assuming that there are no other resrves.
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