Anthony’s Consulting, Inc., started business in 2010 with total assets of \($32,000\) and total liabilities of \($14,000\). At the end of 2010, Anthony’s total assets were \($42,000\), and total liabilities were $18,500.

After analyzing the data, answer the following questions:

1. What was the amount of the increase or decrease in stockholders’ equity?

2. Identify two possible reasons for the change in stockholders’ equity during the year.