Question

As of December 31, 2018, Moss Company had total cash of $160,000, notes payable of $86,000, and common stock of $52,800. During 2019, Moss earned $40,000 of cash revenue, paid $22,000 for cash expenses, and paid a $3,400 cash dividend to the stockholders. Required a. Determine the amount of retained earnings as of December 31, 2018. b

Answer 1

Given:

Total cash = $160,000

Notes payable = $86,000

Common stock = $52,800

Find:

Retained earnings as on December 31, 2018

Computation for retained earning:

According to Accounting Equation:

Assets = Liabilities + Stock holder equity

Total Cash = Notes payable + Common stock + Retained earning

$160,000 = $86,000 + $52,800 + Retained earning

$160,000 = $138,800 + Retained earning

Retained earning = $160,000 - $138,800

Retained earning = $21,200