Question

At the beginning of its current fiscal year, Willie Corp.’s balance sheet showed assets of $10,100 and liabilities of $6,900. During the year, liabilities decreased by $1,200. Net income for the year was $3,000, and net assets at the end of the year were $3,900. There were no changes in paid-in capital during the year. Required: Calculate the dividends, if any, declared during the year. Indicate the financial statement effect. (Enter decreases with a minus sign to indicate a negative financial statement effect.)

Answer 1

Answer:

Dividends = 6,000

Explanation:

Ending liabilities = Beginning liabilities - Decrease in liabilities

                           = $6,900 - $1,200

                           = $5,700

Ending net assets = Ending total assets - Ending total liability

 $3,900                = Ending total assets - $5,700

Ending total assets = $3,900 + $5,700

                                = $9,600

Ending RE =  Ending total assets - Ending liabilities

                 = $9,600 - $5,700

                 = $3,900

Dividend = Beginning RE + Net income - Ending RE

               = $6,900 + $3,000 - $3,900

               = $6,000