Archaic term referring to retained earnings, the accumulated net income over the life of a corporation less all dividends.
Earned Surplus
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 | Surplus (finance term) |
| Capital Surplus (insurance term) |
| Undistributed Profit (in accounting) |
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- Surplus (finance term)
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- Undistributed Profit (in accounting)
- Retained Earnings (business term)
