Since most companies update their Retained Earnings balances only once per year,the Retained Earnings balance will always have a $0 balance in the trial balance.

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Retained Earnings balance is a cumulative amount and is carried forward from one accounting period to another. It is updated at the end of each accounting period and therefore, will have a balance in the trial balance.

Since Most Companies Update Their Retained Earnings Balances Only Once