Retained earnings represents the cumulative amount of net income,over the life of the company,that has not been distributed to stockholders as dividends.

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Retained earnings are the portion of a company's profits that are kept by the company instead of being distributed as dividends to shareholders. It represents the cumulative amount of net income that has not been paid out to stockholders over time.

Retained Earnings Represents the Cumulative Amount of Net Income,over the Life