West Company was organized when it acquired $2,000 cash from the issue of common stock. During its

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West Company was organized when it acquired $2,000 cash from the issue of common stock. During its first accounting period the company earned $800 of cash revenue and incurred $500 of cash expenses. Also, during the accounting period the company paid its owners a $200 cash dividend.

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a. Determine the ending amount of the retained earnings account.

b. As of the end of the accounting period, determine what percentage of total assets were provided by earnings.


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Survey of Accounting

ISBN: 978-0073379555

2nd edition

Authors: Edmonds, old, Mcnair, Tsay

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