Retained earning of a Company

DiwaliCrackers

Well-Known Member
#1
Hi,

I want to know about how to calculate "Retained earning" of a perticular company.
Please provide me the example like how to calculate RE of Biocon or any company?

It would be great if you can provide me the link where i can access current RE of particular company.

/Thanks
 

Reggie

Well-Known Member
#2
Retained earnings is the name given to the portion of a company's net income, which is kept by the company instead of being paid out as dividends to equity holders.

This money is usually reinvested in the company, and is the primary fuel for the firm's continued growth. Calculating retained earnings and preparing a statement of retained earnings is an important part of the accountant's job, and fortunately, you can quickly learn how to calculate retained earnings by following a few steps

Check this link :

http://www.wikihow.com/Calculate-Retained-Earnings


Hi,

I want to know about how to calculate "Retained earning" of a perticular company.
Please provide me the example like how to calculate RE of Biocon or any company?

It would be great if you can provide me the link where i can access current RE of particular company.

/Thanks
 

rvm123

Active Member
#3
Retained earning is the difference between the net profit minus dividend distributed. That is, from the earnings, a portion is distributed as dividend and the balance is retained for future needs of the company. this is called retained earnings. Suppose till last year, retained earnings is Rs.100 Lakhs, this year Net profit is 30 lakhs and 10 lakhs is the dividend distributed, then current retained earnings will be Rs.120 Lakhs (100+30-10). Thus over a period, the retained earnings will go up. This will form part of Reserves and Surplus.
 

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