In what order would the items on the balance sheet appear?

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In what order would the items on the balance sheet appear?

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A) Assets, retained earnings, liabilities, and common stock.
B) Common stock, retained earnings, liabilities, and assets.
C) Assets, liabilities, common stock, and retained earnings.
D) Common stock, assets, liabilities, and retained earnings.
Answer: C
Explanation: The balance sheet order is assets, liabilities, and stockholders' equity. Stockholders'
equity includes common stock and retained earnings.
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