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How are general reserves different from retained earnings?

Forums › Ask ACCA Tutor Forums › Ask the Tutor ACCA FA – FIA FFA › How are general reserves different from retained earnings?

  • This topic has 3 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 2 years ago by John Moffat.
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  • March 11, 2023 at 10:09 am #681085
    menpagalhoon
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    A) I have seen general reserves as an mcq option. Can you explain how they differ from retained earnings?

    B) Another question: Is the term “accumulated profits” same as retained earnings? Just wanted to be sure.

    March 11, 2023 at 4:54 pm #681143
    John Moffat
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    A They are a separate reserve created by a transfer from retained earnings.

    B Yes – they mean the same.

    Have you not watched our free lectures on this because both questions are dealt with in the lectures? The lectures are a complete free course for Paper FA and cover everything needed to be able to pass the exam well 🙂

    March 13, 2023 at 4:44 pm #681248
    menpagalhoon
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    Thank you, Sir.

    Yes, I have watched all the lectures on limited companies. They are exceptional.

    March 13, 2023 at 4:57 pm #681250
    John Moffat
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    You are welcome (and thank you for your comment 🙂 )

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