Warren Enterprises had the following events during Year 1:   The business issued $26,000 of common stock to its stockholders. The business purchased land for $18,000 cash. Services were provided to customers for $22,000 cash. Services were provided to customers for $11,000 on account. The company borrowed $22,000 from the bank. Operating expenses of $18,000 were incurred and paid in cash. Salary expense of $1,400 was accrued. A dividend of $10,000 was paid to the stockholders of Warren Enterprises.   Assuming the company began operations during Year 1, what is the amount of retained earnings as of December 31, Year 1?

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Warren Enterprises had the following events during Year 1:

 

The business issued $26,000 of common stock to its stockholders.

The business purchased land for $18,000 cash.

Services were provided to customers for $22,000 cash.

Services were provided to customers for $11,000 on account.

The company borrowed $22,000 from the bank.

Operating expenses of $18,000 were incurred and paid in cash.

Salary expense of $1,400 was accrued.

A dividend of $10,000 was paid to the stockholders of Warren Enterprises.

 

Assuming the company began operations during Year 1, what is the amount of retained earnings as of December 31, Year 1?

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Net profit = Revenues - expenses

Deducting expenses from revenues derives the net profit.

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