Which of the following would go on a statement of retained earnings?

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A statement of retained earnings typically includes beginning retained earnings, net income or loss, dividends paid, and adjustments for any errors or changes in accounting policy. Items such as earnings per share, disposal of a business segment, and extraordinary losses are not directly included in the statement of retained earnings. Earnings per share is a profitability measure, disposal of a business segment would be included in the income statement and possibly the cash flow statement, and extraordinary losses would also be part of the income statement.

Which of the Following Would Go on a Statement of Retained