Space Shuttle. 1  Length Orbiter: 56 meters (184 feet) 2  Width Orbiter: 23 meters (76.6 feet) 3  Takeoff weight: 2,041 metric tons (4.5 million pounds) 4  Fuel weight: 1,937 metric tons (4.3 million pounds), including solid rocket boosters and external fuel tank. 5  Maiden Flight: April 12, 1981.
The Retained Earnings account is a stockholders' equity account that normally has a credit balance. The Retained Earnings account has three componentsârevenues, expenses, and dividends. Revenues increase the balance of retained earnings. Expenses and dividends decrease the balance of retained earnings.
The Depreciation Expense & Effect on Retained Earnings. It's important for every business owner to understand the depreciation expense and effect on retained earnings. The bottom line is that depending on the expenses and depreciation expenses, the company should still be building wealth. Find out more details about depreciation expense and the effect it has on retained earnings with help from an entrepreneur and financier in this free video.