Answer:
$377,200
Explanation:
Preparation for a retained earnings statement for the year ended May 31, 2018
First step is to calculate the Net income
Net income During The Year
Accounts Fees earned $809,500
Less Office expense 295,200
Miscellaneous expense 10,600
Wages expense 450,900
Net Income $52,800
Second step is to calculate the Change In Retained Earnings
Dividends $15,600
Net Income $52,800
Change In Retained Earnings $37,200
($52,800-$15,600)
Now let calculate retained earnings statement
Beginning retained earnings $340,000
Add Change In Retained Earnings $37,200
($52,800-$15,600)
Retained Earning May 31, 2018 $ $377,200
($340,000+$37,200)
Therefore the retained earnings statement for the year ended May 31, 2018 is $377,200
