Olson Companys bookkeeper prepared the following income statement and retained earnings statement for the year ended December
Question:
Retained Revenues Statement
For Year Ended December 31, 2016
Beginning retained earnings .................$59,300
Add: Gain on sale of Division L (net of $1,350 income taxes) ..... 3,150
Recalculated retained earnings ................$62,450
Add: Net revenues ...................... 18,370
$80,820
Less: Interest expense .................... (3,400)
Ending retained earnings ...................$77,420
The preceding account balances are correct but have been incorrectly classified in certain instances. Assume the income tax amounts are correct and linked to the appropriate items.
Required:
Prepare a corrected 2016 multiple- step income statement and a 2016 retained earnings statement. Before preparing the 2016 retained earnings statement, determine the correct balance as of the beginning of the year.
Step by Step Answer:
Intermediate Accounting Reporting and Analysis
ISBN: 978-1285453828
2nd edition
Authors: James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach