Dave Ryan Is the Owner and Operator of Ryan's Arcade

question 51

Essay

Dave Ryan is the owner and operator of Ryan's Arcade. At the end of its accounting period, December 31, Ryan's Arcade has assets of $450,000 and liabilities of $125,000. Using the accounting equation, determine the following amounts:
(a)owner's equity as of December 31 of the current year
(b)owner's equity as of December 31 at the end of the next year, assuming that assets increased by $65,000 and liabilities increased by $35,000 during the year

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Definitions:

Par Value

a nominal value assigned to a share of stock or a bond, often used in legal documents.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, giving the holder a share in the company's profits through dividends and/or capital appreciation.

Common Stock

A form of corporate equity ownership, a type of security that represents ownership in a corporation and a claim on part of the corporation's profits.