Which of the following would immediately cause a change in a corporation's retained earnings?

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Which of the following would immediately cause a change in a corporation's retained earnings?

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A) Net income or net loss and declaration of dividends.
B) Declaration of dividends and issuance of common stock to new stockholders.
C) Net income and issuance of stock to new stockholders.
D) Declaration of dividends and purchase of new machinery.
Answer: A
Explanation: Beginning retained earnings + net income − dividends = ending retained earnings.
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