Question

Superior has provided the following information for its recent year of operation: The common stock account balance at the beginning of the year was $11,000 and the year-end balance was $15,500. The additional paid-in capital account balance increased $3,600 during the year. The retained earnings balance at the beginning of the year was $65,000 and the year-end balance was $90,000. Net income was $37,000. How much were Superior's dividend declarations during its recent year of operation

Answer 1

$12,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the above information, we will apply the formula below:

The ending balance of retained earnings = Beginning balance of retained earnings + Net income - Dividend paid

$90,000 = $65,000 + $37,000 - Dividend paid

Dividend paid = $65,000 + $37,000 - $90,000

Dividend paid = $12,000

Therefore, the above balance of $12,000 would be displayed in the retained earnings statment