Asked by Alicia Gregory on Jul 12, 2024

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What is the ending balance in the Retained earnings account after all closing entries are made?

A) $37,000.
B) $35,400.
C) $43,400.
D) $28,000.
E) $52,400.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income left over after dividends are paid out to shareholders, reinvested into the company's operations.

Closing Entries

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to transfer the balances of temporary accounts to permanent accounts, thereby preparing the books for the next period.

Total Revenues

The total amount of income generated by a business from its normal business operations, including sales of goods or services, before any expenses are deducted.

  • Comprehend the influence of transactions on the retained earnings balance during the closing procedure.
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Talasila Bharat ChowdaryJul 18, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The ending balance in the Retained Earnings account can be calculated using the formula: Beginning Retained Earnings + Net Income - Dividends.
Beginning Retained Earnings = $37,000
Net Income = Total Revenues - Total Expenses = $55,200 - $39,800 = $15,400
Therefore, the Retained Earnings before dividends are paid is $37,000 + $15,400 = $52,400.
Subtracting dividends of $9,000, the final balance in Retained Earnings is $52,400 - $9,000 = $43,400. Therefore, the correct answer is C.