The information presented here represents selected data from the December 31, 20

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The information presented here represents selected data from the December 31, 2010, balance sheet and income statements for the year then ended.


Retained earnings, December 31, 2009 $ 309,900
Cost of equipment purchased during 2010 45,000
Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2010 4,500
Dividends declared and paid in 2010 16,800
Decrease in cash balance from January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2010 14,800
Decrease in long-term debt in 2010 16,000


Required: Calculate the retained earnings balance as of December 31, 2010
Retained Earnings $

Explanation / Answer

retained earnings balance as of December 31, 2010 = Beginning balance + net income - cash dividend =309,900 -4,500 -16,800 = $288,600

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