Joe Novak Corporation Reports the Following Information: Correction of Overstatement

question 11

Multiple Choice

Joe Novak Corporation reports the following information: Correction of overstatement of depreciation expense $\begin{array}{lr}\text { in prior years, net of tax } & \$ 215,000 \\\text { Dividends declared } & 160,000 \\\text { Net income } & 500,000 \\\text { Retained earnings, } 1 / 1 / 07 \text { as reported } & 1,000,000\end{array}$ Joe Novak should report retained earnings, 12/31/07, at

• A)$785,000.
• B)$1,125,000.
• C)$1,340,000.
• D)$1,555,000.

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