Example of retained earnings - Note 25

NOTE 25 - STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS

The retained earnings account balances have been calculated using the following information:

  YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
Beginning Retained Earnings $ 0 $ 49,294 $ 98,326
Add: Net Income After Taxes $ 69,294 $ 74,032 $ 81,478
Less: Dividends $(20,000) $(25,000) $(30,000)
Ending Retained Earnings $49,294 $ 98,326 $149,804