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question 9

Multiple Choice

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Packard Company engaged in the following transactions during Year 1, its first year of operations: (Assume all transactions are cash transactions.)

1) Acquired $950 cash from the issue of common stock.
2) Borrowed $420 from a bank.
3) Earned $650 of revenues.
4) Paid expenses of $250.
5) Paid a $50 dividend.

During Year 2, Packard engaged in the following transactions: (Assume all transactions are cash transactions.)

1) Issued an additional $325 of common stock.
2) Repaid $220 of its debt to the bank.
3) Earned revenues of $750.
4) Incurred expenses of $360.
5) Paid dividends of $100.

-What was the balance of Packard's Retained Earnings account before closing in Year 1?

• A)$400
• B)$0
• C)$350
• D)$450

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Definitions:

Accounting Period

A specific period of time for which financial activities are recorded and reported, such as a month, quarter, or year.

Withdrawals

Withdrawals indicate the amount of money or assets taken out from a business by its owner(s) for personal use.

Business Expenses

Costs incurred in the ordinary course of business, including salaries, utilities, and rent.

Income Statement

A financial report that shows a company's revenues and expenses over a specific period, culminating in the net income or loss for that period.