Retained Earnings(R.E) Calculation, Formulas
Retained Earnings (R.E) Calculator
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Retained Earnings (R.E) Formula
Retained Earnings Formula calculates the current period Retained Earning by adding previous period retained earnings to the Net Income
and then subtracting the dividends paid during the period.
Retained Earnings (R.E) Formula = Begining Period R.E + Net Income (Loss) - Cash Dividend - Stock Dividend
Where,
Beginning Period RE can be found in the Balance sheet under shareholders equity
Net Income or Loss can be taken from Profit and Loss Statement
Cash Dividend if paid any can be figured out from financing activity from cash flow statement