Question

The trial balance for K and J Nursery, Inc., listed the following account balances at December 31, 2021, the end of its fiscal year: cash, $35,000; accounts receivable, $30,000; inventory, $44,000; equipment (net), $99,000; accounts payable, $33,000; salaries payable, $14,500; interest payable, $10,500; notes payable (due in 18 months), $49,000; common stock, $88,000. Determine the year-end balance in retained earnings for K and J Nursery, Inc.

Answer 1

Answer:

$13,000 is the year-end balance in retained earnings for K and J Nursery, Inc.

Explanation:

Total Assets = Cash + Account Receivable + Inventory + Equipment

Total Assets = 35,000 + 30,000 + 44,000 + 99,000

Total Assets = 208,000

Total Liabilities = Account Payable + Salaries Payable + Interest Payable + Note Payable

Total Liabilities = 33,000 + 14,500 + 10,500 + 49,000

Total Liabilities = 107,000

Total Assets = Total Equity + Total Liabilities

Total Equity = Total Assets - Total Liabilities

Total Equity = 208,000 - 107,000

Total Equity = 101,000

Retained Earning = Total Equity - Common Stock

Retained Earning = 101,000 - 88,000

Retained Earning = 13,000