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.
Verified Answer
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.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the influence of transactions on the retained earnings balance during the closing procedure.
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