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Use the information in Problem 1-3A to prepare a year-end statement of retained earnings for Armani Company.

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The profits which are distributed to shareholders is known as dividends and the closing retained earnings are $6,000

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01

Definition of Dividends

The dividends are defined as the part of the profit which is distributed among the shareholders of the company.

02

Preparation of statement of retained earnings

Armani Company
Statement of Retained Earnings
As of December 31, 2017

Amount ($)
Retained Earnings, Dec 31, 2016
4,000
Add: Net Income
15,000

19,000
Less: Dividends
13,000
Retained Earnings, Dec 31, 2017
6,000

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