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    Jan 16, 2012, 01:44 PM
    Statement of retained earnings?
    With a statement of retained earnings how do you know if it is less/add dividends
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    Jan 21, 2012, 01:28 PM
    Its always add dividend
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    Jan 21, 2012, 01:47 PM
    You always subtract Cash Dividends.

    You start with Beginning Retained Earnings + Net Income - Cash Divends = Ending Retained Earnings.
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