EXERCISE 1-25B
a. The balance in the Retained Earnings account as of January 31, 2016
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.
is $56,600 ($4,600 + $52,000). The December 31, 2016 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, 2017 balance in the Retained Earnings account is