The Summaries of Data from the Balance Sheet, Income Statement

question 86

Essay

The summaries of data from the balance sheet, income statement, and retained earnings statement for two corporations, Bates Corporation and Wilson Enterprises, are presented below for 2014. Instructions
Determine the missing amounts. Assume all changes in stockholders' equity are due to changes in retained earnings.

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