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    Oct 17, 2008, 10:00 AM
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    How do I calculate retained earnings?
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    Oct 18, 2008, 07:18 PM

    Retained earnings is the Difference between Revenues and Expenses as well as gains/losses on the Income Statement. Also you subtract any dividends.
    Retained Earnings is the Net Income that is retained by the company.
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