At the Beginning of the Current Year Duke Company Had

question 107

Multiple Choice

At the beginning of the current year Duke Company had the following balances in their stockholders' equity accounts as of December 31, 20X5: Paid- in capital $43,000
Retained earnings 27,000
During the year ended December 31, 20X6, Duke Company generated $35,400 in net income, and declared and paid $12,000 in dividends. The ending balance in the Retained Earnings account at December 31, 20X6 is:

• A) $27,000
• B) $66,400
• C) $23,400
• D) $50,400

Understand the concept and application of depreciation methods.

Identify and classify various intangible assets and their amortization.

Grasp the process of asset disposal and recognize gains or losses.

Explain the difference between capital and revenue expenditures.

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Definitions:

Depreciation Expense

Distributing the expense of a physical asset over its life expectancy.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded against a fixed asset over its useful life.

Unearned Revenue

Money received by a company for goods or services that have not yet been provided, recorded as a liability until the goods or services are delivered.

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