Computing elements of owners equity


Problem 1: Compute the missing amounts for companies A, B, and C.

                                                                           A                 B                 C
Cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    $45,000       $4,500          $18,000
Accounts receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   10,000       10,000           14,000
Land and buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   75,000            ?              50,000
Accounts payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  ?           12,000            28,000
Mortgage payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..   60,000       17,000           22,000
Owners' equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..   45,000        15,000              ?

Problem 2:

Computing Elements of Owners' Equity

From the information provided, determine:

1. The amount of retained earnings at December 31.

2. The amount of revenues for the period.

Totals January 1 December 31
Current assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 10,000 15,000
All other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   190,000 180,000
Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    65,000 45,000
Capital stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         60,000     ?
Retained earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      75,000     ?

Additional data:

Expenses for the period were $75,000.
Dividends paid were $11,500.
Capital stock increased by $10,000 during the period.

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