Describe Kroger's accumulated earnings for each of the 2 years and the meaning of the accumulated earnings account on the balance sheet.

Determine the par value of the common shares based on Kroger's Consolidated Balance Sheet in the 2022 Form 10-K.

Determine the number of Kroger's authorized, issued, and outstanding shares for each of the 2 years based on Kroger's Consolidated Balance Sheet in the 2022 Form 10-K.

Explain how many shares Kroger has in treasury and the average cost of those shares for each of the past 2 years based on Kroger's Consolidated Balance Sheet in the 2022 Form 10-K.

Explain the benefits to Kroger of purchasing shares into treasury.