Answer:
a. Retained Earnings:
Retained earnings, December 31, 2019 $59,500
Net income for 2020 122,500
Dividends (cash) declared (a debit) (10,500)
Retained earnings, December 31, 2020 $171,500
b. Classified Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2020
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash $70,000
Accounts receivable 59,500
Allowance for doubtful accounts 7,000 52,500
Inventory 105,000
Prepaid expenses (short-term) 3,500
Short-term investments 35,000 $266,000
Long-term Investments:
Investment (long-term) 91,000
Prepaid rent (long-term) 7,000
Debt retirement fund (long-term) 14,000 $112,000
Long-term Assets:
Land held for future business site 63,000
Equipment and furniture 245,000
Accumulated depreciation,
equipment and furniture 21,000 224,000
Patent 14,000 $301,000
Total assets $679,000
Liabilities and Equities
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable (trade) $28,000
Deferred revenue 7,000
Income taxes payable 14,000
Cash dividends payable 17,500 $66,500
Long-term Liabilities:
Bonds payable (long-term) $178,500
Total liabilities $245,000
Equities:
Common stock, par $1
(300,000 shares authorized) $245,000
Premium on common stock 17,500
Retained earnings, December 31, 2020 171,500 $434,000
Total liabilities and equity $679,000
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Accounts payable (trade) $28,000
Deferred revenue $7,000
Cash dividends payable 17,500
Income taxes payable 14,000
Bonds payable (long-term) 178,500
Common stock, par $1
(300,000 shares authorized) 245,000
Premium on common stock 17,500
Retained earnings, December 31, 2020 $171,500
Cash 70,000
Accounts receivable 59,500
Allowance for doubtful accounts 7,000
Inventory 105,000
Prepaid expenses (short-term) 3,500
Short-term investments 35,000
Investment (long-term) 91,000
Prepaid rent (long-term) 7,000
Debt retirement fund (long-term) 14,000
Land held for future business site 63,000
Equipment and furniture 245,000
Accumulated depreciation,
equipment and furniture 21,000
Patent 14,000