Question

Stockton Company Adjusted Trial Balance December 31 Cash 6,102 Accounts Receivable 2,938 Prepaid Expenses 703 Equipment 15,970 Accumulated Depreciation 6,337 Accounts Payable 1,719 Notes Payable 4,543 Common Stock 1,000 Retained Earnings 10,872 Dividends 916 Fees Earned 6,176 Wages Expense 2,514 Rent Expense 761 Utilities Expense 459 Depreciation Expense 233 Miscellaneous Expense 51 Totals 30,647 30,647 Determine the retained earnings ending balance.

Answer 1

Answer:

Stockton Company

The retained earnings ending balance is:

= $12,114.

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Stockton Company

Adjusted Trial Balance December 31

Cash                                6,102

Accounts Receivable    2,938

Prepaid Expenses            703

Equipment                   15,970

Accumulated Depreciation      6,337

Accounts Payable                      1,719

Notes Payable                          4,543

Common Stock                        1,000

Retained Earnings                  10,872

Dividends                      916

Fees Earned                            6,176

Wages Expense        2,514

Rent Expense               761

Utilities Expense          459

Depreciation Expense 233

Miscellaneous Expense 51

Totals                      30,647 30,647

Income Statement for the year:

Fees Earned                          $6,176

Wages Expense        2,514

Rent Expense               761

Utilities Expense          459

Depreciation Expense 233

Miscellaneous Expense 51     4,018

Net Income                           $2,158

Statement of Retained Earnings for the year:

Net Income                           $2,158

Retained Earnings                10,872

Dividends                                 (916)

Retained Earnings, ending $12,114