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uestion 9 Newland Company reported retained earnings at December 31, 2013, of $3

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uestion 9

Newland Company reported retained earnings at December 31, 2013, of $317,190. Newland had 198,500 shares of common stock outstanding at the beginning of 2014. The following transactions occurred during 2014.


Prepare a retained earnings statement for 2014. (List items that increase retained earnings first.)

NEWLAND COMPANY
Retained Earnings Statement
For the Year Ended December 31, 2014

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1. An error was discovered. In 2012, depreciation expense was recorded at $67,080, but the correct amount was $50,720. 2. A cash dividend of $0.54 per share was declared and paid. 3. A 8% stock dividend was declared and distributed when the market price per share was $17 per share. 4. Net income was $283,600.

Explanation / Answer

Retained earnings statement for 2014

Retained Earning beginning balance = 317190

Add: net income (adjusted) = 299960

less: cash dividend[ $0.54 per share *198,500] =(107190)

less: stock dividend[8% * 198500 * $17] = (269960)

Retained earning Ending balance =$240000

Note:-    net income = 283,600

Add: depreciation expense rectified[ $67,080 - $50,720] = 16360

Adjusted net income 299960