Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

David Kindness is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and an expert in the fields of financial accounting, corporate and individual tax planning and preparation, and investing and retirement planning.

In an effort to simplify its Accounting Standards Codification, FASB has combined its guidance for income statements and comprehensive income into one topic. Previously, FASB’s guidance on these ...

Identify total dividends from the income statement under "Retained Earnings." Divide total dividends by the number of outstanding shares. Use DPS to assess company's profitability and potential ...