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Retained Earnings Roll-Forward

Retained Earnings Roll-Forward: a supplied-input model with explicit assumptions and a worked example.

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Your inputs

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Enter opening retained earnings.
Enter net income.
Enter dividends declared.

Formula

closing retained earnings=opening+net income−dividends.
  • Use the units shown beside each field.
  • Results update automatically whenever you change an input.
  • Displayed values use up to four decimal places, or scientific notation for very small or large numbers. Calculations use standard floating-point arithmetic; exact integer and fraction tools identify their own precision rules.
  • No prior-period corrections, share repurchases or other direct-equity movements are inferred.

Example Calculation

Example inputs
  • Opening retained earnings: 500
  • Net income: 100
  • Dividends declared: 30

Opening retained earnings = 500; Net income = 100; Dividends declared = 30. The primary result is 570.

Frequently asked questions

How do I use this calculator?

Enter opening retained earnings, net income, dividends declared. The result updates automatically. Use Reset to restore the example values.

What method does it use?

closing retained earnings=opening+net income−dividends.. No prior-period corrections, share repurchases or other direct-equity movements are inferred.

Why might a rounded result differ?

The calculation keeps full numeric precision internally, then rounds the displayed result. Rounding intermediate steps by hand can produce a slightly different answer.

Are my inputs saved online?

No. This calculator processes your inputs in your browser. A recently used list stores only calculator names on this device, not your entered values.

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