How retained earnings are updated during period end processing
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How retained earnings are updated during period end processing

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Resolution
  • Retained earnings are not updated during Process Period End.
  • Period end and year end processing have no effect on the retained earnings account.
  • For all releases of Sage 500 ERP, as each batch is posted, the retained earnings account for the following year is automatically updated.
  • Financial statements for the next year can be printed immediately that reflect the correct balances.
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