Most asked top Interview Questions and Answers & Online Test
Education platform for interview prep, online tests, tutorials, and live practice

Build skills with focused learning paths, mock tests, and interview-ready content.

WithoutBook brings subject-wise interview questions, online practice tests, tutorials, and comparison guides into one responsive learning workspace.

Prepare Interview

Accounting Interview Questions and Answers

Question: What is the purpose of the statement of retained earnings?
Answer: The statement of retained earnings shows changes in retained earnings over a specific period, including net income or loss and dividends paid to shareholders.

Example:

If a company has net income of $100,000 and pays dividends of $20,000, the retained earnings increase by $80,000.

Save For Revision

Bookmark this item, mark it difficult, or place it in a revision set.

Open My Learning Library
Is it helpful? Yes No

Most helpful rated by users:

Copyright © 2026, WithoutBook.