What are retained earnings and how are they calculated? 2. How do retained earnings impact a company's financial statements? 3. What is the significance of retained earnings in a company's financial health? 4. How does the distribution of retained earnings affect shareholders? 5. What strategies can a company adopt to increase its retained earnings? 6. What are the tax implications of retained earnings? 7. How do retained earnings contribute to a company's ability to reinvest and grow? 8. What are the potential risks associated with high or low levels of retained earnings? 9. How do retained earnings impact a company's dividend policy? 10. How can investors analyze and interpret a company's retained earnings statement? 11. What are the limitations and considerations when using retained earnings as a measure of company performance?