Rice Co. was incorporated on January 1, Year 6, with $500,000 from the issuance of stock and borrowed funds of $75,000. During the first year of operations, net income was $25,000. On December 15, Rice paid a $2,000 cash dividend. No additional activities affected equity in Year 6. At December 31, Year 6, Rice's liabilities had increased to $94,000. In Rice's December 31, Year 6 balance sheet, total assets should be reported atA) $600,000B) $617,000C) $598,000D) $692,000

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Aniyah Kim

25 October, 13:00

Rice Co. was incorporated on January 1, Year 6, with $500,000 from the issuance of stock and borrowed funds of $75,000. During the first year of operations, net income was $25,000. On December 15, Rice paid a $2,000 cash dividend. No additional activities affected equity in Year 6. At December 31, Year 6, Rice's liabilities had increased to $94,000. In Rice's December 31, Year 6 balance sheet, total assets should be reported atA) $600,000B) $617,000C) $598,000D) $692,000

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Fiona Caldwell · Answer 1

B) $617,000

Explanation:

Issuance capital of 500,000 shall remain constant. Out of the current year net earnings 25000 we are paying 2000 as dividend so, that adds to the owners equity = 23000.

Total liabilities = total assets = 500000 + 23000 + 94000 = 617000