Question

The following account balances were taken from the adjusted trial balance of Kendall Company: Revenues $ 22,400 Operating Expenses 15,000 Dividends 4,500 Retained Earnings 17,000 What is the Retained Earnings account balance that will be included on the post-closing trial balance?

Answer 1

Answer:

Retained earnings-Closing = $19,900

Explanation:

Given that,

Revenues = $22,400

Operating Expenses = $15,000

Dividends = $4,500

Retained Earnings(opening) = $17,000

Net Income = Revenues - Operating expenses

                    = $ 22,400 - $15,000

                    = $7,400

Statement of Retained Earnings:

Retained earnings-Closing:

= Retained earnings -opening + Net Income - Dividends

=  $17,000 + $7,400 - $4,500

= $19,900