Fat Possum's Service Shop Started the Year with Total Assets

question 116

Multiple Choice

Fat Possum's Service Shop started the year with total assets of $330,000 and total liabilities of $240,000. During the year, the business recorded $630,000 in revenues, $420,000 in expenses, and paid dividends of $60,000. Stockholders' equity at the end of the year was

• A) $90,000.
• B) $240,000.
• C) $300,000.
• D) $360,000.

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Definitions:

Journalize

The process of recording financial transactions in a journal, which is the first step in the accounting cycle.

Bank Reconciliation

The process of matching and comparing figures from the accounting records against those shown on a bank statement to ensure they are in agreement and correct.

Adjusted Balance

The account balance after adjustments have been made for interest, payments, and charges.

Bank Statement

A document issued by a bank summarizing an account's transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, and current balance, over a specific period.