this is about the accounting. and i need a answer about several questions, which are Questions

1. What form of business organization is McDonald's? How do you know?
2. Identify the line item that flows from the income statement to the statement of retained earnings.
3. Identify the line item that flows from the statement of retained earnings to the balance sheet.
4. Identify the line item that flows from the balance sheet to the statement of cash flows.
5. Did McDonald's have net income or net loss for 2016? Over what period of time was this amount earned?
6. Write the accounting equation for McDonald's as of December 31, 2016.

What information is provided in McDonald's basic financial statements? McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.) is a publicly held corporation with more than $31 billion in assets. It started in 1940 as a BBQ restaurant in San Bernardino, California. In 1948, McDonald's switched to burgers, shakes, potato chips, and pie. Its Golden Arches are generally believed to be the most recognized symbol in the world. To follow are McDonald's four basic financial statements for its most recent year, the year ending December 31, 2016. Please note that all statements have been adapted and condensed for educational use and should not be used for investment decisions. Income Statement McDonald's Corporation Income Statement (adapted for classroom use) For Year Ended December 31, 2016 In millions Net revenues $ 24,621.9 Expenses 16,877.4 Operating income (loss) $ 7,744.5 Other expenses and adjustments (3,058.0) Net income (loss) $ 4,686.5 Statement of Retained Earnings McDonald's Corporation Statement of Retained Earnings (adapted for classroom use) For Year Ended December 31, 2016 In millions Beginning retained earnings $ 44,594.5 Add net income 4,686.5 Less dividends declared and other* 3,058.3 Ending retained earnings $ 46,222.7 *Includes adjustment of $(0.1) for stock option exercises Balance Sheet McDonald's Corporation Consolidated balance sheet (adapted for classroom use) As of December 31, 2016 In millions Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,223.4 Accounts receivable, net 1,474.1 Inventories 58.9 Prepaid and other expenses 2,092.2 Total current assets $ 4,848.6 Property and equipment, net 21,257.6 Other long-term assets 4,917.7 Total assets $ 31,023.9 Liabilities and stockholders' equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 756.0 Other current liabilities 2,712.3 Total current liabilities $ 3,468.3 Long-term debt 25,878.5 Other long-term liabilities 3,881.4 Total liabilities $ 33,228.2 Stockholders' equity: Common stock $ 16.6 Retained earnings 46,222.7 Other stockholders' equity items* (48,443.6) Total stockholders' equity $ (2,204.3) Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 31,023.9 *These other items include additional paid-in capital, treasury stock, and accumulated other comprehensive income Statement of Cash Flows McDonald's Corporation Statement of Cash Flows (adapted for classroom use) For Year Ended December 31, 2016 In millions Cash flows provided by operating activities $ 6,059.6 Cash flows used in investing activities (981.6) Cash flows provided by financing activities (11,262.4) Adjustment to reconcile (277.7) Net increase in cash and cash equivalents $ (6,462.1) Cash and equivalents at beginning of period 7,685.5 Cash and equivalents at end of period $ 1,223.4 McDonald's complete, unabridged financial statements can be found on its investor relations website (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Questions What form of business organization is McDonald's? How do you know? Identify the line item that flows from the income statement to the statement of retained earnings. Identify the line item that flows from the statement of retained earnings to the balance sheet. Identify the line item that flows from the balance sheet to the statement of cash flows. Did McDonald's have net income or net loss for 2016? Over what period of time was this amount earned? Write the accounting equation for McDonald's as of December 31, 2016