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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