Question

At the end of Year 2, retained earnings for the Baker Company was $3,350. Revenue earned by the company in Year 2 was $3,600, expenses paid during the period were $1,900, and dividends paid during the period were $1,300. Based on this information alone, what was the amount of retained earnings at the beginning of Year 2

Answer 1

Answer:

Retained earnings at the beginning of Year 2 is $2,950.

Explanation:

Given the following:

Retained earnings at the end of Year 2 = $3,350

Revenue earned by the company in Year 2 = $3,600

Expenses paid during the period = $1,900

Dividends paid during the period = $1,300

Retained earning for year 2 = Revenue earned by the company in Year 2 - Expenses paid during the period - Dividends paid during the period = $3,600 - $1,900 - $1,300 = $400

Retained earnings at the beginning of Year 2 can be using the following formula:

Retained earnings at the end of Year 2 = Retained earnings at the beginning of Year 2 + Retained earning for year 2 .......... (1)

Substituting the values into equation (1) and sole for Retained earnings at the beginning of Year 2, we have:

$3,350 = Retained earnings at the beginning of Year 2 + $400

Retained earnings at the beginning of Year 2 = $3,350 - $400 = $2,950

Therefore, retained earnings at the beginning of Year 2 is $2,950.