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    Dec 2, 2007, 05:34 PM
    accounting equation
    How do I figure out the Capital stock of a company with only knowing the assets, liabilities and retained earnings?
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    Dec 4, 2007, 02:18 PM
    Assets = Liabilities + Capital Stock + Retained Earnings.

    Therefore,
    Capital Stock = Assets – Liabilities – Retained Earnings

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