Prairie Snow Removal began 2016 with total assets of $44,000 and total liabilities of $18,000. At the end of 2016, the business's total assets were $50,000 and total liabilities were $20,000.

Required

1. Did the owner's equity of Prairie Snow Removal increase or decrease during 2016? By how much?

2. Identify two possible reasons for the change in owner's equity of Prairie Snow Removal during the year.