Dayton Corporation Began the Current Year with a Retained Earnings

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Multiple Choice

Dayton Corporation began the current year with a retained earnings balance of $32,000. During the year, the company corrected an error made in the prior year, which was a failure to record a depreciation expense of $3,000 on equipment. Also, during the current year, the company earned net income of $12,000 and declared cash dividends of $7,000. Compute the year-end retained earnings balance.

• A) $34,000
• B) $37,000
• C) $41,000
• D) $44,000

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Definitions:

Long-Term Financing

Funding obtained for a time period exceeding one year, used for acquiring or investing in long-duration assets.

Conservative

In finance, conservative refers to an investment strategy or financial decision-making approach that prioritizes preservation of capital and minimizes risk.

Net Working Capital

The disparity between an organization's immediate assets and liabilities, showcasing its financial stability in the short-term.

Accounts Payable

Short-term liabilities or the money a company owes to suppliers or vendors for goods and services that were purchased on credit.