Atanfo LTD made a profit for the year ended 31 March 2020 of Gh 30,000. During that year ,the company paid preference dividends on 100,000. 5% preference share . In addition,an ordinary dividend of 4 pesewas per share was paid on 200,000 ordinary shares. What was the retained profit for the year ended 31 March 2020?

Atanfo LTD made a profit for the year ended 31 March 2020 of Gh 30,000. During that year ,the company paid preference dividends on 100,000. 5% preference share . In addition,an ordinary dividend of 4 pesewas per share was paid on 200,000 ordinary shares. What was the retained profit for the year ended 31 March 2020?

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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