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Closing entriesLotus Company’s accounting records show a $27,400 balance in its Retained E...

Closing entries

Lotus Company’s accounting records show a $27,400 balance in its Retained Earnings account  on January 1,2011. During the 2011 accounting cycle Lotus earned $15,200 of revenue, incurred $10,700 of expense, and paid $600 of dividends. Revenues and expenses were recognized evenly  throughout the accounting period.

Required

a. Determine the after-closing balance in the Retained Earnings account as of December 31, 2010.


b. Determine the before-closing balance in the temporary accounts as of December 31, 2011.


c. Determine the after-closing balance in the Retained Earnings account as of December 31, 2011.


d. Determine the balance in the Retained Earnings account as of June 30, 2011.

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