Determine the balance in the retained earnings


Problem: Presented below is an adjusted trial balance for Rand Company, at December 31, 2007.

Cash                                                  $ 19,700            Accounts payable                         $ 15,000

Accounts receivable                                20,000            Notes payable                                  9,000

Prepaid insurance                                   15,000            Accumulated depreciation-

Equipment                                              35,000             equipment                                     14,000

Depreciation expense                               7,000            Service revenue                               30,000

Dividends                                                 5,500            Common stock                                15,000

Advertising expense                                 1,400            Retained earnings                               9,000

Rent expense                                              800            Unearned service revenue                16,000

Salary expense                                         1,000

Insurance expense                                   2,600                                                                             

                                                          $108,000                                                                   $108,000


Instructions:

Q1. Prepare closing entries for December 31, 2007.
 
Q2. Determine the balance in the Retained Earnings account after the entries have been posted.

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