At the End of Its First Year of Operations,Shapiro's Consulting

question 16

Multiple Choice

At the end of its first year of operations,Shapiro's Consulting Services reported net income of $25,000.They also had account balances of: Cash,$18,000;Office Supplies,$2,000 and Accounts Receivable $10,000.The owner's total investment for this first year was $5,000.Calculate the ending balance to be reported on the Statement of Owner's Equity in the Owner's Capital account.

• A) $30,000
• B) $25,000
• C) $20,000
• D) $5,000

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