Q 4.41: Pierson Industries has a beginning retained earnings balance of $42,500. An adjusted trial balance shows total expenses of $97,300 and revenue of $104,800. If dividends for the year were $3,500, determine the ending retained earnings balance for the year.

=$46,500

Explanation:

Retained earning = beginning retained earning + earnings - dividends.

For Pierson Industries

Beginning retained earnings is $42,000

revenues are $104,800

expenses $97,300

Dividends paid out $3,500

Earning for the period will be revenue minus expenses

=$104,800 - $97,300=$7,500

retained earnings are the end of the year will be

= $42,500+$7,500 - $3,500

=$50,000 - $3,500

=$46,500