Question

The trial balance of Barger Company at the end of the accounting period, immediately prior to recording closing entries, showed the following:________.
Debit Credit
Cash 29,000
Land 56,000
Notes payable 32,400
Common stock 22,000
Retained earnings 15,800
Service revenue 62,000
Expenses 44,900
Dividends 2,300
Total $ 132,200 $ 132,200
What will the balance of the retained earnings account be after the closing entries are recorded?

Answer 1

Answer: $30,600

Explanation:

First calculate the earnings for the year.

Revenue is given. Expenses are also given and come out of revenue. Dividends also come out of revenue as well.

Retained Earnings for the year is therefore,

Retained Earnings for the year = Revenue - Expenses - Dividends

= 62,000 - 44,900 - 2,300

Retained Earnings for the year = $14,800

This figure should be added to the retained earnings of the previous period to find the total balance.

= 14,800 + 15,800

= $30,600

$30,600 is the closing Balance on Retained Earnings after closing entries.