Answer:
Retained earnings as of May 31, 20Y6 = $474,240
Net Assets = Total Owners' Equity = $609,240
Explanation:
To do this, the income statement is first prepared to determine the Retained earnings as of May 31, 20Y6 as follows:
Paradise Travel Service
Income Statement
for the year ended May 31, 20Y6
<u>Particulars $ </u>
Fees earned 944,970
Office expense (217,345)
Miscellaneous expense (18,900)
Wages expense <u> (453,585) </u>
Net income 255,140
Cash dividends paid <u> (35,900) </u>
Retained earning for the year 219,240
Retained earnings as of June 1, 20Y5 <u> 255,000 </u>
Retained earnings as of May 31, 20Y6 <u> 474,240 </u>
The Balance Sheet is now prepared as follows:
Paradise Travel Service
Balance Sheet
for the year ended May 31, 20Y6
<u>Particulars $ </u>
<u>Fixed Assets</u>
Land 302,000
<u>Current Assets</u>
Cash 253,375
Accounts receivable 66,150
Supplies <u> 11,340 </u>
Total Assets 632,865
<u>Liability</u>
Accounts payable <u> (23,625) </u>
Net Assets <u> 609,240 </u>
Owners' Equity:
Common stock 135,000
Retained earnings as of May 31, 20Y6 <u> 474,240 </u>
Total owners' equity <u> 609,240 </u>
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Note that Net Assets and Total Owners' Equity are both equal to $609,240. This is as required in accounting and it shows the Balance Sheet is accurately prepared.