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The pro forma financials for a firm show the following. The retained earnings balance for this firm at the end of August 2021 is $150,000. In September 2021, this firm pays a quarterly cash dividend of $30,000 and has net income after taxes equal to $25,000. This firm neither sells nor buys stocks or bonds, or any other securities, during this time. The retained earnings balance for this firm at the end of September 2021 is:
a. |
$95,000 |
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b. |
$155,000 |
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c. |
$175,000 |
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d. |
$145,000 |
Ending retained earnings balance | Beginning retained earnings + Net income during the year - Dividend paid | |||||
Ending retained earnings balance | 150000+25000-30000 | |||||
Ending retained earnings balance | $145,000 | |||||
Thus, retained earnings balance for firm at end of September 2021 is $145,000 | ||||||