Asked by Krystina Edwards on May 22, 2024

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Dave Ryan is the owner and operator of Ryan's Arcade. At the end of its accounting period, December 31, Ryan's Arcade has assets of $450,000 and liabilities of $125,000. Using the accounting equation, determine the following amounts:
(a)owner's equity as of December 31 of the current year
(b)owner's equity as of December 31 at the end of the next year, assuming that assets increased by $65,000 and liabilities increased by $35,000 during the year

Owner's Equity

Represents the owner’s claims on the assets of a business, calculated as the business’s total assets minus its total liabilities.

Accounting Equation

The fundamental equation of double-entry bookkeeping, reflecting that assets equal liabilities plus owner's equity.

  • Employ the accounting equation for the computation of total assets, liabilities, and owner's equity sums.
  • Ascertain the net earnings or shortfall through evaluating alterations in ownership interest and withdrawals.
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Jasmine OrranteMay 29, 2024
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(a)$325,000 ($450,000 ? $125,000)
(b)$355,000 [ ($450,000 + $65,000) ? ($125,000 + $35,000)]