Appropriation of Profits

Accumulated Profits (Accumulated Earnings)
Accumulated profits, also known as accumulated earnings, represent the amount of net income that a company has retained over time, after paying out dividends, taxes, and setting aside reserves. This amount is reflected in the appropriation of profits account and can be carried forward to the next year’s accounts.

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