In: Accounting
The following accounts and balances are taken from Moore Company's adjusted trial balance:
Accounts payable $9000
Accounts Receivable $2800
Accumulated depreciation $1200
Depreciation Expenses $1700
Dividends $2100
Insurance expense $2500
Intrest revenue $1440
Prepaid insurance $2120
Retained earnings $10000
Salary expenses $26100
Service revenue $38800
What is the ending balance in retained earnings after the closing entries are completed?
A. $7840
B. $40240
C. $9940
D. $17840
Ending balance in retained earnings after the closing entries are completed is as shown below:
Opening Balance of Retained Earning | 10,000 |
Add: Net Income | |
Income | |
Service Revenue | 38,800 |
Interest Revenue | 1,440 |
Less Expenses | |
Salary Expense | 26,100 |
Depreciation Expense | 1,700 |
Insurance Expense | 2,500 |
Less: Dividends | 2,100 |
Closing Balance of Retained Earning | 17,840 |
Answer is D.