On December 1, Jasmin Ernst organized Ernst Consulting. On December 3, the owner contributed $84,000 in assets in exchange for its common stock to launch the business. On December 31, the company’s records show the following items and amounts.
Cash $ 11,360
Cash dividends $ 2,000
Accounts receivable 14,000
Consulting revenue 14,000
Office supplies 3,250
Rent expense 3,550
Office equipment 18,000
Salaries expense 7,000
Land 46,000
Telephone expense 760
Accounts payable 8,500
Miscellaneous expenses 580
Common stock 84,000
Exercise 1-19 (Static) Preparing a statement of retained earnings LO P2
Using the above information prepare a December statement of retained earnings for Ernst Consulting. Hint: Retained Earnings on December 1 was $0.