Question

On January 1, 2012, Gucci Brothers Inc. started the year with a $492,000 balance in Retained Earnings and a $605,000 balance in Common Stock. During 2012, the company earned net income of $92,000, paid a dividend of $15,200, and issued more common stock for $27,500. What is total stockholders' equity on December 31, 2012?
A. $1,231,700.B.
$1,097,000.C.
$1,201,300.D.
$1,588,300

Answer 1

Answer:

option (C) $1,201,300

Explanation:

Data provided in the question:

Balance in retained earnings = $492,000

Balance in Common Stock = $605,000

Net income earned = $92,000

Dividend paid = $15,200

Common stocks issued = $27,500

Now,

Common Stock

= Balance in Common Stock + Common stocks issued

= $605,000 + $27,500

= $632,500

Retained Earnings

= Balance in retained earnings + Net income earned - Dividend paid

= $492,000 + $92,000 - $15,200

= $568,800

Total Stock Holders Equity on Dec 31,2012

= Common Stock + Retained Earnings

= $632,500 + $568,800

= $1,201,300

Hence,

The answer is option (C) $1,201,300