181. Best Deal Auto Parts began 2013 with $400,000 in assets, $140,000 in liabilities, and $160,000 of retained
earnings. Net income for the year was $100,000, and dividends of $80,000 were paid.
Prepare a Statement of Retained Earnings for 2013.
What is the nature or purpose of the statement of retained earnings?
What was the amount of Capital Stock at the beginning of 2013?
What events would cause the two stockholders’ equity items to increase?
How do you identify whether the company was profitable during 2013 by examining the statement of retained earnings?
A)
Best Deal Auto Parts
Statement of Retained Earnings
For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
Retained Earnings, January 1, 2013
$160,000
Add: Net income
100,000
Deduct: Dividends
(80,000)
Retained Earnings, December 31, 2013
$180,000
C)
$100,000
($400,000 Total Assets – $140,000 Total Liabilities – $160,000 Beginning Retained Earnings = $100,000)
than the dividends paid.