Question

Use the starting balance sheet, income statement, and the list of changes to answer the question. Gulf Shipping Company Balance Sheet As of December 31, 2019 (amounts in thousands) Cash 38,000 Liabilities 22,000 Other Assets 27,000 Equity 43,000 Total Assets 65,000 Total Liabilities & Equity 65,000 Gulf Shipping Company Income Statement January 1 to March 31, 2020 (amounts in thousands) Revenue 5,100 Expenses 2,800 Net Income 2,300 Between January 1 and March 31, 2020: 1. Cash decreases by $100,000 2. Other Assets do not change 3. Paid-In Capital does not change 4. Dividends paid of $400,000 What is the value for Liabilities on March 31, 2020?

Answer 1

the value for Liabilities on March 31, 2020 is $22,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Liabilities are current obligations of the entity that arose as a result of past events, the settlement of which will results in the outflow of cash from the entity.

To calculate the value for Liabilities on March 31, 2020, make adjustments to the liability balance that exists at the start of the year with movement that qualify as liabilities as defined above.

Opening balance as at 1 January 2020 = $22,000

Movements in liabilities = $0

Balance as at March 31, 2020 = $22,000

Conclusion :

The liabilities value on March 31, 2020 remains at $22,000