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Net Income in Retained Earnings on the Balance Sheet

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Hi:

Of course, Net Income is an element of the Income Statement and not the Balance Sheet.

Accounting, however, dictates that Net Income is a part of Retained Earnings on the Balance Sheet.

So, how do you "place" Net Income in Retained Earnings through an Account Schedule?

Thanks!

John

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    RE: Net Income in Retained Earnings on the Balance Sheet

    If you are talking current year, it's nice to show Prior Year Retained Earnings and Current Year Net Income on the balance sheet as part of the equity section? Of course Retained Earnings from Prior Years should have been updated through the Close Income Statement process.

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    tlhgolfer Profile Picture
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    RE: Net Income in Retained Earnings on the Balance Sheet

    John,

    You would just need to have the Retained Earnings account and the range of the others.  

    3999|4000..9999

    Hope this helps,

    Tanya

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