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Q 4.41: Pierson Industries has a beginning retained earnings balance of $42,500. An adjusted trial balance shows total expenses of $97,300 and revenue of $104,800. If dividends for the year were $3,500, determine the ending retained earnings balance for the year.

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    =$46,500

    Explanation:

    Retained earning = beginning retained earning + earnings - dividends.

    For Pierson Industries

    Beginning retained earnings is $42,000

    revenues are $104,800

    expenses $97,300

    Dividends paid out $3,500

    Earning for the period will be revenue minus expenses

    =$104,800 - $97,300=$7,500

    retained earnings are the end of the year will be

    = $42,500+$7,500 - $3,500

    =$50,000 - $3,500

    =$46,500
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