Accounting: Tools for Business Decision Making, 5th Edition

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Chapter 2 - A Further Look at Financial Statements - Exercises - Page 78: E2-5

Answer

Classified Balance Sheet Total = $ 214,200. Two important point to note; (i) Calculation of closing retained earnings (see working below) (ii) Separation of current and non current portion of Notes Payable.

Work Step by Step

Make sure to calculate closing retained earnings since the balance given in question is opening balance. Revenue 14,180 Insurance (780) Depreciation (5,300) Interest (2,600) Net Profit 5,500 Retained earnings opening balance (01 Jan 2010) = 40,000 Add profit for the year 5,500 Retained earnings (31 Dec 2010) 45,500
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