Retained Earnings represents past net income less past dividends; therefore, any balance in this account would be listed on the income statement.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income not distributed as dividends but retained by the company to reinvest in its business or to pay debt.

Net Income

The final income of a firm following the deduction of all expenditures, taxes, and interest from the gross revenue.

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members, usually as a distribution of profits.