What impact does an increase in revenue have on retained earnings?

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What impact does an increase in revenue have on retained earnings?

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Revenue, almost referred to as gross sales and it affects retained earnings since any increases in revenue through sales and investments boost profits and net income. As a result higher net income higher the money is allocated to retained earnings after any money spent on debt reduction, business investment, or dividends.

Net income will also have a direct impact on retained earnings. As a result, any of factors that affect net income, due to which an increase or a decrease, will also ultimately affect retained earning.

Factors that can mostly affect revenue/sales

  • COGS
  • Depreciation
  • Operating Expenses

So we can say that there is also direct relationship between revenue of the company and retained earnings let's say for example

 

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