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The following amounts represent totals from the first three years of operations. Calculate the balance of Retained Earnings at the end of 2018.
2016 2017 2018
Net Income: $1,200 -$500 $2,300
Net Cash Flows: $500 $300 $2,800
Dividends: $200 $0 $200
Issuance of Stock: $2,000 $0 $0
A) $4,600
B) $2,600
C) $3,100
D) $3,500

Respuesta :

Answer:

B) $2,600

Explanation:

Retained earnings in each is computed as net income minus dividends

In year 2016 retained earnings=$1200-$200=$1000

In year 2017 retained earnings=2016 retained earnings+net income-dividends

2017 retained earnings=$1000-$500+$0=$500

2018 retained earnings=2017 retained earnings+net income-dividends

2018 retained earnings=$500+$2,300-$200

2018 retained earnings=$2,600