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Explanation: Retained earnings is the portion of net income accumulated in a company which can be used for future reinvestment purposes after the cumulative amount of dividends declared have been deducted.
Solution- Using items that increase retained earnings first before any deduction
Vaughn Corporation
Retained earnings statements
Ended December 31st, 2017.
Retained Earnings as Reported on January 1st $706,100
Correction for Overstatement of expenses $89.100
Retained earnings as adjusted = $795,200
(Add) Net income/loss $1, 638,400
Net cash dividend (less) -$83, 100
Retained Earnings in December 31st 2017 $2,350,500
