7. Sitdown Inc. manufactures Chairs. The firm started 2020 with a retained earnings balance of $160,000. During 2020 the following occurred: Net income for the year $40,000, sales of the firm’s common stock $22,000, the repurchase of common stock $4,000, common stock dividends $3,000. What is the ending balance in the retained earnings account. ______________________
Ending balance of retained earnings = Opening balance of retained earnings + Net Income - Stock Dividend paid
Opening balance of retained earnings = $160,000
Net Income = $40,000
Stock Dividend paid = $3,000
Ending balance of retained earnings = $160,000 + $40,000 - $3,000
= $197,000
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