The Retained Earnings balance at the end of last year was $50,000. In June of this year,

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The Retained Earnings balance at the end of last year was $50,000. In June of this year, well after last year’s books were closed, it was found that a mistake had been made in computing depreciation expense last year. The mistake resulted in reported depreciation expense that was $4,000 too high last year. Net income for this year was $12,000; cash dividends declared and paid this year totaled $4,500. Show the computation of the correct ending balance in Retained Earnings for this year. Ignore income taxes.

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Intermediate Accounting

ISBN: 978-0324592375

17th Edition

Authors: James D. Stice, Earl K. Stice, Fred Skousen

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