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Concept Introduction:
Accounting equation represents the mathematical relationship between assets, liabilities and equity. According to this equation, assets are equal to the sum of liabilities and equity. The formal for basic accounting equation is as follows:
Stockholder's Equity:
To Calculate:
The Total Stockholder's Equity at the end of the year
Answer to Problem 2.1ME
The Total Stockholder's Equity at the end of the year is $54,000
Explanation of Solution
The Total Stockholder's Equity at the end of the year is calculated as follows:
Beginning Total Assets (A) | $96,000 |
Beginning Total Liabilities (B) | $54,000 |
Beginning Stockholder's Equity (C) =(A-B) | $42,000 |
Net Income (D) | $16,000 |
Dividends (E) | $ 4,000 |
Ending Stockholder's Equity (C+D-E) | $54,000 |
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