A Firm Had Year End 2004 and 2005 Retained Earnings

question 104

Multiple Choice

A firm had year end 2004 and 2005 retained earnings balances of $670,000 and $560,000, respectively. The firm paid $10,000 in dividends in 2005. The firm's net profit after taxes in 2002 was

• A) -$100,000.
• B) -$110,000.
• C) $100,000.
• D) $110,000.

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Definitions:

Inventory Valuation Method

The approach used to assess and report the value of a company's inventory, including methods such as FIFO (First In, First Out), LIFO (Last In, First Out), and average cost.

Financial Reports

Documents that provide an overview of a business's financial condition, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

Periodic Inventory System

An inventory accounting system where updates to inventory levels are made periodically, often at the end of an accounting period, rather than continuously.

Specific Invoice Method

Valuing of inventory where each item is identified with a specific invoice.