Question

Refer to the data below. Retained earnings, December 31, 2019 $ 341,200 Cost of buildings purchased during 2020 48,000 Net income for the year ended December 31, 2020 55,100 Dividends declared and paid in 2020 32,600 Increase in cash balance from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020 23,400 Increase in long-term debt in 2020 45,000 Required: From the above data, calculate the Retained Earnings balance as of December 31, 2020:

Answer 1

Answer:

$363,700

Explanation:

The retained earnings balance as of December 31, 2020 is computed as;

= Retained earnings as of December 31, 2019 + Net income - Dividend paid

Given that

Retained earnings as of December 31, 2019 = $341,200

Dividends = $32,600

Net income = $55,100

Retained earnings balance as of December 31, 2020

= $341,200 + $55,100 - 32,600

= $363,700