The statement of stockholders' equity has more information than the statement of retained earnings because it reports the changes in all stockholders' equity accounts.

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The statement of stockholders' equity provides a summary of the changes in all stockholders' equity accounts, including retained earnings, common stock, and additional paid-in capital. In contrast, the statement of retained earnings only reports changes in the retained earnings account. Therefore, the statement of stockholders' equity provides a more comprehensive view of the changes in a company's equity.

The Statement of Stockholders' Equity Has More Information Than the Statement