Financial Statements
Retained Earnings
Definition
What is Retained Earnings?
Cumulative profit kept in the business rather than distributed to shareholders.
Example in practice
How This Looks in Practice
A profitable company retains earnings to finance expansion.
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Income generated from selling goods or services before expenses are deducted.
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Direct costs attributable to goods or services sold during a period.
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Gross profit expressed as a percentage of revenue.