Answer:
A. 1. Dr Service revenue65,400
Cr Retained Earnings 65,400
2. D Retained earnings61,350
Cr Operating expense35,300
Cr Rent expense8,400
Cr Salaries expense14,500
Cr Supplies expense3,150
3. Dr Retained earnings2,000
Cr Dividends2,000
B. $43,300
Explanation:
A. Preparation of the journal entries to close the temporary accounts
1. Dr Service revenue65,400
Cr Retained Earnings 65,400
2. D Retained earnings61,350
(35,300+8,400+14,500+3,150)
Cr Operating expense35,300
Cr Rent expense8,400
Cr Salaries expense14,500
Cr Supplies expense3,150
3. Dr Retained earnings2,000
Cr Dividends2,000
B. Calculation for the balance in the Retained Earnings account
Retained Earnings Balance
Beginning retained earnings$41,250
Add: Revenue65,400
Less: Expenses(61,350)
Less: Dividends(2,000)
Ending retained earnings$43,300
Therefore the balance in the Retained Earnings account will be $43,300