Answer:
A statement of retained earnings shows us movement in the element of earnings due to shareholders from the Business Operations in a financial year.
The Balance position is then added to the Shareholders equity to arrive at total Shareholders Fund in the Balance Sheet.
Explanation:
Amos Company
Retained Earnings statement
For the Year ended December 31 2017
Opening Balance of Retained earning $869,000
Less Cash dividend Paid in 2017 -$16,000
Less depreciation expense omitted in 2015 -$43,600
Add tax benefit in 2015 from omitted depreciation expense $6,000
Add Net income for 2017 $214,000
Closing Retained Earnings = $1,029,400