Earned Surplus

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August 25, 2024 3 min read Definitions

Finance Accounting Retained Earnings Earned Surplus Shareholders' Equity Net Income Dividends

Earned Surplus, commonly referred to as Retained Earnings, represents the cumulative portion of net income that a company retains rather than distributes as dividends to shareholders.

August 25, 2024 3 min read Definitions

Retained Earnings: Net Profits Kept in a Business

Finance Accounting Retained Earnings Net Profits Undistributed Profits Earned Surplus Business Finance

An in-depth look into retained earnings, their significance, and how they differ from contributed capital and paid-in capital.