Below is the trial balance of Your Company as of December 31, 2018. After the closing entries have been posted to the accounts, what is the total for owners’ equity?
Account Title: |
Debit |
Credit |
Cash |
$4,200 |
|
Equipment |
8,000 |
|
Common Stock |
$4,500 |
|
Retained Earnings |
4,800 |
|
Revenue |
5,500 |
|
Expenses |
2,600 |
|
Totals |
$14,800 |
$14,800 |
Answer)
Calculation of Total for owner’s Equity
· The Net income of the company will be $ 2,900 (i.e. $ 5,500 - $ 2,600).
· This Net income will be transferred to retained earnings and the closing balance of retained earnings will be $ 7,700 (i.e. $ 4,800 + $ 2,900).
· Common stock balance will be $ 4,500.
Particulars |
Amount (In $) |
Stockholders' Equity: |
|
Common Stock |
4,500 |
Retained Earnings |
7,700 |
Total |
12,200 |
Therefore the total of retained earnings will be $ 12,200.
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