Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Retained Earnings

Which of the following statements best describes retained earnings?

A) Since depreciation is a source of funds, the more depreciation a company has, the larger its retained earnings will be, other things held constant.
B) A firm can show a large amount of retained earnings on its balance sheet yet need to borrow cash to make required payments.
C) The retained earnings account as shown on the balance sheet shows the amount of cash that is available for paying dividends.
D) If a firm reports a loss on its income statement, then the retained earnings account as shown on the balance sheet will be negative.