*$9,000 Beginning Balance + $16,000 Net Income – $5,000 Dividends
**$20,000 Beginning Balance + $18,000 Net Income
EXERCISE 1-25
a. The balance in the Retained Earnings account as of January 31, 2014 is zero.
Explanation: The revenue is recorded in the Revenue account and is not transferred into retained
until the year end closing process is accomplished.
d. The December 31, 2014 before closing balance in the Revenue account is $56,600 ($4,600 +
$52,000). The December 31, 2014 before closing balance in the Expense account is $45,000
($3,000 + $42,000).
Explanation: The revenue and expense amounts accumulate in the Revenue and Expense
accounts throughout the year.
e. The January 1, 2015 balance in the Retained Earnings account is $11,600.