Gardiner, Inc. reported a retained earnings balance of $190,000 at December 31, 2024. In June 2025, Gardiner discovered that merchandise costing $20,000 had been improperly included in ending inventory in its 2024 financial statements. Also, a $50,000 accrued expense was omitted on 12/31/24. Gardiner has a 20% tax rate. Assuming the correcting journal entry net of tax was recorded, what amount should Gardiner report as adjusted beginning retained earnings in its 2025 statement of retained earnings? Select one: O a. $226,000 O b. $120,000 O c. $166,000 O d. $160,000 e. $134,000

Gardiner, Inc. reported a retained earnings balance of $190,000 at December 31, 2024. In June 2025, Gardiner discovered that merchandise costing $20,000 had been improperly included in ending inventory in its 2024 financial statements. Also, a $50,000 accrued expense was omitted on 12/31/24. Gardiner has a 20% tax rate. Assuming the correcting journal entry net of tax was recorded, what amount should Gardiner report as adjusted beginning retained earnings in its 2025 statement of retained earnings? Select one: O a. $226,000 O b. $120,000 O c. $166,000 O d. $160,000 e. $134,000

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