Question

Abbie Marson is the sole owner and operator of Great Plains Company. As of the end of its accounting period, December 31, Year 1, Great Plains Company has assets of $908,100 and liabilities of $267,845. During Year 2, Marson invested an additional $28,658 and withdrew $25,871 from the business. What is the amount of net income during Year 2, assuming that as of December 31, Year 2, assets were $980,279 and liabilities were $233,892?
a. $33,953.
b. $103,345.
c. $25,871.
d. $72,179.

Answer 1

Answer:

b. $103,345

Explanation:

Assets = Liabilities + Owner's Equity

Owner's Equity (Year 1) = $908,100 - $267,845

                                       = $640,255

Owner's Equity (Year 2) = $980,279 - $233,892

                                        = $746,387

increase in Owner's Equity = Owner's Equity (Year 2) - Owner's Equity (Year 1)  

                                             = $746,387 - $640,255

                                             = $106,132

Net income during Year 2 = Increase in Owner's Equity - Additional investment + Withdrawals

                                            = $106,132 - $28,658 + $25,871

                                            = $103,345

Therefore, the amount of net income during Year 2 is $103.345.