The changes in account balances of the Vel Corporation during Year 6 are presented below: Increase Assets $356,000 Liabilities 108,000 Capital stock 240,000 Additional paid-in capital 24,000 Vel has no items of other comprehensive income (OCI), and the only charge to retained earnings was for a dividend payment of $52,000. Thus, the net income for Year 6 is

a. $16,000

b. $36,000

c. $52,000

d. $68,000

b. $ 36,000

Explanation:

The fundamental accounting equation is

Assets = Liabilities + Stockholders Equity

Per the data provided in the question regarding changes in account balances

$ 356,000 = $108,000 + (240,000+24,000)

$ 356,000 = $ 372,000

= - ($ 14,000)

Since the data provides that a dividend payment of $ 52,000 has been made, we have to add it to our differential balance to get the income for the year.

$ - 14,000 + $ 52,000 = $ 36,000