The preparation of the Help Today's Statement of Retained Earnings for December is as follows:
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At December 31
Retained Earnings, Dec. 1 $0
Net income $10,030
Dividends 6,140
Retained Earnings, Dec. 31 $3,890
Retained earnings are the leftovers from the net income that were not distributed to the equity owners in form of dividends.
Dividends = $6,140
Income Statement
For December 31
Consulting revenue $27,140
Rent expense 9,710
Salaries expense 5,730
Telephone expense 1,030
Miscellaneous expenses 640 $17,110
Net income $10,030
Thus, the retained earnings at December 31 are $3,890.
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