In: Accounting
Sumter pumps corporation, a manufacturer of industrial pumps,reports the following results for the year ended January 31,20Y2
Particulars | Amount$ |
Retained earnings,February 1,20Y1 | 59,650,000 |
Net income | 8,160,000 |
Cash dividends declared | 1,000,000 |
Stock dividends declared | 2,600,000 |
Prepare a retained earnings statement for the fiscal year ended January 31,20Y2
Retained earnings statement : The amount of profits that are not distributed to investors as dividends but are instead retained by the company for reinvestment, debt repayment, and future growth.
Preparation of retained earnings statement for the fiscal year ended January 31,20Y2
Sumter pumps corporation
Retained earnings statement
For the year ended January 31,20Y2
Particulars | Amount$ | Amount$ |
Retained earnings balance,February 1,20Y1 | 59,650,000 | |
Net income | 8,160,000 | |
Cash dividend declared | (3,600,000) | |
Increase in retained earnings | $4,560,000 | |
Retained earnings balance,January 31,20Y2 | $64,210,000 |
Therefore, the retained earnings balance of sumter pumps corporation as of January 31,20Y2 is $64,210,000