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A firm had year end retained earnings of $64,100,000. It forecasts net income for thecoming year to be $9,400,000. If it plans to pay out 40% of its net income as dividends, what is theestimated balance in retained earnings at the end of the coming year?
estimated balance in retained earnings at the end of the coming year = $69,740,000
Working :
Retained earnings will be increased by net income.
Net income for the year before dividend = $9,400,000
Less: Dividend @40% [9,400,000x 40%] - 3,760,000
Net income to be added to retained earnings = $5,640,000
Beginning retained earningsbalance | 64,100,000 |
Add : Retained earnings | 5,640,000 |
Ending retained earnings | 69,740,000 |
estimated balance in retained earnings at the end of the coming year = $69,740,000