On March 1, the Amount of Common Stock and Retained

question 43

Essay

On March 1, the amount of common stock and retained earnings in Richard's Catering Company was $100,000 and $50,000, respectively. During March, stockholders were paid $31,000 in dividends from the business. The amounts of the various assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses are as follows: Present, in good form, (a) an income statement for March, (b) a statement of stockholder's equity for March, and (c) a balance sheet as of March 31.

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