Answer:
Retained Earnings balance = $110
Explanation:
Provided information we have,
Opening assets = $84,000
Retained earnings opening balance = 0
Thus, amount to be added in retained earnings for the period, shall be:
Cash dividends = - $2,000 as this will be paid to shareholders.
Consulting Revenue = $14,000 Added to retained earnings
Expenses for the period = Rent expense + Salaries Expense + Telephone Expense + Miscellaneous Expense
= $3,550 + $7,000 + $760 + $580 = $11,890
Thus, profit = $14,000 - $11,890 = $2,110
Less: Dividend = $2,110 - $2,000 = $110 = Retained Earnings
Statement shall be as follows:
Revenue
Consulting Revenue = $14,000
Less: Expenses
Rent $3,550
Salary $7,000
Telephone $760
Miscellaneous $580 $11,890
Net Profit $2,110
Less: Dividend $2,000
Retained Earnings $110