In: Accounting
Golden Enterprises started the year with the following: Assets $104,000; Liabilities $34,000; Common Stock $64,000. During the year, the company earned revenue of $5,400 and incurred expenses of $3,200. In addition, the company paid dividends of $1,400 to owners. Assume no other activities occurred during the year. The amount of Golden's retained earnings at the end of the year is: $8,200. $1,400. $11,400. $6,800.
$6,800
Statement of retained earnings | |
Beg retained earnings | 6,000 |
Add : Net income | 2,200 |
Less : Dividends paid | (1,400) |
End retained earnings | 6,800 |
Beg retained earnings = Asset - Liabilities + Common Stock
= $104,000 - $64,000 + $34,000
= $6,000
Net income = revenue - expenses
= $5,400 - $3,200.
= $2,200