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Obrien Industries began 2019 with retained earnings balance of
$735,000. During 2019, the firm earned $280,000 after taxes. From
this amount, preferred stock holders were paid $42,000 in dividends
and common stock dividends were $175,000.
What is the amount of retained earnings at December 31, 2019?
The amount of retained earnings at December 31, 2019 is computed by using the below formula:
Ending Retained Earnings = Beginning Retained Earnings + Net Income - Preference Shareholders Dividend - Common Stock Dividends
Beginning Retained Earnings = $ 735,000
Net Income = $ 280,000
Preference Shareholders Dividend = $ 42,000
Common Stock Dividends = $ 175,000
By feeding these values in the above mentioned formula we shall get:
= $ 735,000 + $ 280,000 - $ 42,000 - $ 175,000
= $ 798,000
So the amount of retained earnings at December 31, 2019 is $ 798,000.