In: Accounting
If total assets of Brooks Corporation are $100,000, total liabilities are $17,000, and capital stock is $20,000, how much are the retained earnings of Brooks Corporation?
Solution:
Total Retained Earnings of Brooks Corporation is $63,000
a) Total Equity
Total assets = Total Liabilites + Total Equity
Total Equity = (Total assets - Total Liabilities)
=( $100,000- $17,000)
Total Equity =$83,000
b) Retained Earnings
Total Equity = (Capital stock +Retained Earnings)
Retained Earnings = (Total Equity - Capital Stock)
= ($83,000 - $20,000)
Retained Earnings = $63,000