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The amount of the Credit to Retained Earnings in the first closing entry is (c) the amount of the retained earning account balance. Normally, an entity keeps certain portion of its total revenues as retained earnings for meeting future uncertainties,and enabling growth of business. Retained earning is that portion of revenues which are not distributed as dividends to shareholders.
Normal balance of retained earning is credit to retained earnings.
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The Retained earnings account has a credit balance of $44.000 before closing entries are made
The Retained earnings account has a credit balance of $44,000 before closing entries are made. Total revenues for the period are $62,200, total expenses are $43,300, and dividends are $11,800. What is the correct closing entry for the expense accounts? Multiple Choice Debit Income Summary $43,300; credit Retained earnings $43,300. Credit Expense accounts $43,300; debit Retained earnings $43,300. Debit Income Summary $43.300: credit Expense accounts $43.300. Debit Expense accounts $43,300; credit Income Summary $43,300. Debit Expense accounts $44,000; credit Retained eamings $44,000.
The Retained earnings account has a credit balance of $53,000 before closing entries are made. Total...
The Retained earnings account has a credit balance of $53,000 before closing entries are made. Total revenues for the period are $71,200, total expenses are $47,800, and dividends are $15,400. What is the correct closing entry for the expense accounts? Multiple Choice Debit Expense accounts $53,000; credit Retained earnings $53,000. Debit Income Summary $47,800, credit Expense accounts $47,800. Debit Income Summary $47,800; credit Retained earnings $47,800. Credit Expense accounts $47,800, debit Retained earnings $47,800. Debit Expense accounts $47,800; credit Income Summary $47,800.
QUESTION 36 The Retained earnings account has a credit balance of $37.000 before closing entries are...
QUESTION 36 The Retained earnings account has a credit balance of $37.000 before closing entries are made. Total revenues for the period are $55 200, total expenses are $39,800, and dividends are $9,000. What is the correct closing entry for the revenue accounts?
The Retained earnings account has a credit balance of $37.000 before closing entries are made.
The Retained earnings account has a credit balance of $37.000 before closing entries are made. Total revenues for the period are $55,200, total expe $39,800, and dividends are $9,000. What is the correct closing entry for the revenue accounts?
After closing entries are posted, the balance in the retained earnings account in the ledger will...
After closing entries are posted, the balance in the retained earnings account in the ledger will be equal to the amount of the retained earnings reported on the balance sheet the beginning retained earnings reported on the retained earnings statement zero the net income for the period
What effect will the following closing entry have on the retained earnings account? Service Revenue 22,800...
What effect will the following closing entry have on the retained earnings account? Service Revenue 22,800 Interest Expense 1750 Operating Expenses 17,500 Retained Earnings 3550 Select one: a. Retained earnings will remain unchanged. b. Retained earnings will be transferred to the income statement. c. Retained earnings will increase by $3550. d. Retained earnings will decrease by $3550.
An example of an adjusting entry would include: a. Closing revenues to retained earnings b. Purchase...
An example of an adjusting entry would include: a. Closing revenues to retained earnings b. Purchase of office supplies on account (and remain unused). c. Interest owed on borrowed amounts. d. Collection of cash from customers. e. Dividend payments to stockholders. A company had the following transactions: 1. Receive cash in advance from customers, $400. 2. Provide services to customers on account, $500. 3. Pay cash for maintenance costs in the current period, $100. 4. Incur (but do not pay)...
Love Company’s accounting records show an after-closing balance of $20,100 in its Retained Earnings account on...
Love Company’s accounting records show an after-closing balance
of $20,100 in its Retained Earnings account on December 31, Year 2.
During the Year 2 accounting cycle, Love earned $16,500 of revenue,
incurred $9,900 of expense, and paid $2,200 of dividends. Revenues
and expenses were recognized evenly throughout the accounting
period.
Required
a. Determine the balance in the Retained Earnings
account as of January 1, Year 3.
b. Determine the balance in the temporary accounts
as of January 1, Year 2....
On December 31, 2018, Ditka Inc. had Retained Earnings of $278,800 before its closing entries were...
On December 31, 2018, Ditka Inc. had Retained Earnings of $278,800 before its closing entries were prepared and posted During 2018, the company had service revenue of $179,100 and interest revenue of $86,800. The company used supplies in the amount of $93.400, advertising expenses were $17.500, salaries and wages totaled $19,950, and income tax expense was calculated as $15.900. During the year, the company declared and paid dividends of $7100. Required: a. Prepare the closing entries dated December 31, 2018...
Love Company's accounting records show an after closing balance of $20,800 in its Retained Earnings account...
Love Company's accounting records show an after closing balance of $20,800 in its Retained Earnings account on December 31 Year 2. During the Year 2 accounting cycle, Love earned $17.900 of revenue, incurred $10.600 of expense, and paid $2.900 of dividends Revenues and expenses were recognized evenly throughout the accounting period Required a. Determine the balance in the Retained Earnings account as of January 1 Year 3 b. Determine the balance in the temporary accounts as of January 1 Year...
The Retained earnings account has a credit balance of $53,000 before closing entries are made. Total revenues for the period are $71,200, total expenses are $47,800, and dividends are $15,400. What is the correct closing entry for the expense accounts? Multiple Choice Debit Expense accounts $53,000; credit Retained earnings $53,000. Debit Income Summary $47,800, credit Expense accounts $47,800. Debit Income Summary $47,800; credit Retained earnings $47,800. Credit Expense accounts $47,800, debit Retained earnings $47,800. Debit Expense accounts $47,800; credit Income Summary $47,800.
QUESTION 36 The Retained earnings account has a credit balance of $37.000 before closing entries are made. Total revenues for the period are $55 200, total expenses are $39,800, and dividends are $9,000. What is the correct closing entry for the revenue accounts?
After closing entries are posted, the balance in the retained earnings account in the ledger will be equal to the amount of the retained earnings reported on the balance sheet the beginning retained earnings reported on the retained earnings statement zero the net income for the period
Love Company’s accounting records show an after-closing balance
of $20,100 in its Retained Earnings account on December 31, Year 2.
During the Year 2 accounting cycle, Love earned $16,500 of revenue,
incurred $9,900 of expense, and paid $2,200 of dividends. Revenues
and expenses were recognized evenly throughout the accounting
period.
Required
a. Determine the balance in the Retained Earnings
account as of January 1, Year 3.
b. Determine the balance in the temporary accounts
as of January 1, Year 2....
On December 31, 2018, Ditka Inc. had Retained Earnings of $278,800 before its closing entries were prepared and posted During 2018, the company had service revenue of $179,100 and interest revenue of $86,800. The company used supplies in the amount of $93.400, advertising expenses were $17.500, salaries and wages totaled $19,950, and income tax expense was calculated as $15.900. During the year, the company declared and paid dividends of $7100. Required: a. Prepare the closing entries dated December 31, 2018...
Love Company's accounting records show an after closing balance of $20,800 in its Retained Earnings account on December 31 Year 2. During the Year 2 accounting cycle, Love earned $17.900 of revenue, incurred $10.600 of expense, and paid $2.900 of dividends Revenues and expenses were recognized evenly throughout the accounting period Required a. Determine the balance in the Retained Earnings account as of January 1 Year 3 b. Determine the balance in the temporary accounts as of January 1 Year...
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