A credit balance in Retained Earnings indicates that a company's lifetime earnings exceeded its lifetime losses and dividends declared.

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Retained Earnings represents the accumulated profits of a company after all dividends have been paid out. A credit balance in Retained Earnings means that the company has earned more than it has lost and has also paid out dividends to its shareholders. This indicates a healthy financial state for the company.

A Credit Balance in Retained Earnings Indicates That a Company's