On December 1, Jasmin Ernst organized Ernst Consulting. On December 3, the owner contributed $82,780 in assets in exchange for its common stock to launch the business. On December 31, the company’s records show the following items and amounts.   Cash $ 15,760 Cash dividends $ 640 Accounts receivable 12,590 Consulting revenue 12,590 Office supplies 1,960 Rent expense 2,270 Office equipment 16,580 Salaries expense 5,450 Land 46,030 Telephone expense 760 Accounts payable 7,250 Miscellaneous expenses 580 Common stock 82,780

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On December 1, Jasmin Ernst organized Ernst Consulting. On December 3, the owner contributed $82,780 in assets in exchange for its common stock to launch the business. On December 31, the company’s records show the following items and amounts.
 

Cash $ 15,760 Cash dividends $ 640
Accounts receivable 12,590 Consulting revenue 12,590
Office supplies 1,960 Rent expense 2,270
Office equipment 16,580 Salaries expense 5,450
Land 46,030 Telephone expense 760
Accounts payable 7,250 Miscellaneous expenses 580
Common stock 82,780    

 

Using the above information prepare a December statement of retained earnings for Ernst Consulting. Hint: Retained Earnings on December 1 was $0.

 

ERNST CONSULTING
Statement of Retained Earning
Retained earnings, December 1
$
0
Transcribed Image Text:ERNST CONSULTING Statement of Retained Earning Retained earnings, December 1 $ 0
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