Question

Superior has provided the following information for its recent year of operation: The common stock account balance at the beginning of the year was $12,000 and the year-end balance was $16,000. The additional paid-in capital account balance increased $3,700 during the year. The retained earnings balance at the beginning of the year was $70,000 and the year-end balance was $91,000. Net income was $38,000. How much were Superior's dividend declarations during its recent year of operation

Answer 1

Answer: $22000

Explanation:

The amount of Superior's dividend declarations during its recent year of operation will be calculated thus:

Ending retained earnings ($91000) = Beginning retained earnings ($75000) + Net income ($38000) - Dividend declared

$91000 = $113000 - Dividend declared

Dividend declared = $113000 - $91000

Dividend declared = $22000

Therefore, Superior's dividend declarations during its recent year of operation is $22000