Question

A company had a beginning balance in retained earnings of $430,000. It had net income of $60,000 and declared and paid cash dividends of $56,250 in the current period. The ending balance in retained earnings equals:_____.
a. $426,250.
b. $433,750.
c. $490,000.
d. $546,250.
e. $116,250.

Answer 1

Answer:

b. $433,750

Explanation:

The ending balance in retained earnings can be calculated as;

= Beginning balance + Net income - Cash dividends

Given that;

Beginning balance = $430,000

Net income = $60,000

Cash dividends = $56,250

= $430,000 + $60,000 - $56,250

= $433,750

Therefore, the ending balance in retained earnings is $433,750