In: Accounting
J&C, Inc., had the following Net Income (Loss) from 2010 – 2013. Determine their Ending Retained Earnings amount for each year.
K&L, Inc. (In Millions) |
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Year |
Net Income (Loss) |
Dividends |
Ending Retained Earnings |
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2010 |
$10.50 |
$5.50 |
$33.65 |
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27. |
2011 |
$6.75 |
$4.95 |
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28. |
2012 |
($0.20) |
$3.25 |
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29. |
2013 |
$8.25 |
$6.15 |
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K&L, Inc. |
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(In Millions) |
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Year |
Net |
Dividends |
Ending |
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Income (Loss) |
Retained |
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Earnings |
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2010 |
$ 10.50 |
$5.50 |
$ 33.65 |
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27 |
2011 |
$ 6.75 |
$4.95 |
$ 35.45 |
28 |
2012 |
$ (0.20) |
$3.25 |
$ 32.00 |
29 |
2013 |
$ 8.25 |
$6.15 |
$ 34.10 |
Year |
Beginning Balance of retained Earnings (A) |
Net Income (Loss) During the year (B) |
Dividends (C ) |
Ending Balance of Retained Earnings (A+B-C) |
2011 |
$ 33.65 |
$ 6.75 |
$ 4.95 |
$ 35.45 |
2012 |
$ 35.45 |
$ (0.20) |
$ 3.25 |
$ 32.00 |
2013 |
$ 32.00 |
$ 8.25 |
$ 6.15 |
$ 34.10 |
Explanation
Profits earned during a period are added to the retained earnings. While on the other hand Dividends are paid out of retained earnings hence dividends reduces retained earnings balance.