If a corporation has suffered only net losses since its inception,the Retained Earnings account will have a positive balance.

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Retained Earnings represents the cumulative profits earned by a corporation minus any dividends paid to shareholders. If a corporation has suffered only net losses since its inception, there would be no profits to retain, and therefore, the Retained Earnings account would have a negative balance.

If a Corporation Has Suffered Only Net Losses Since Its