Asked by Stephan Polit on Jun 22, 2024

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The financial statement that shows the changes in equity that resulted from net income (or net loss) ; and dividends to stockholders is the:

A) Statement of financial position.
B) Statement of cash flows.
C) Balance sheet.
D) Income statement.
E) Statement of retained earnings.

Statement of Retained Earnings

A financial statement that outlines the changes in retained earnings for a specified period.

Net Income

The total earnings of a company after subtracting all expenses from revenue, indicating the company's profit.

Dividends

Dividends are a portion of a company's earnings that are distributed to shareholders as a reward for their investment in the company.

  • Pinpoint the variables that influence equity, including investments from stockholders, net income, and distributions of dividends.
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Melissa GobleJun 24, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The statement that shows the changes in equity that resulted from net income (or net loss); and dividends to stockholders is the statement of retained earnings. Therefore, the best choice is E, the statement of retained earnings.