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  • Apr 13, 2007, 10:48 AM
    blm004
    How do I compute expenses?
    Compute the missing amount for company. You will need to prepare a statement of owners's equity. Did company earn a net income or suffer a net loss for the year? Compute the amount.

    Beginning:
    Assets 50,000
    Liabilities 20,000

    Ending:
    Assets 70,000
    Liabilities 35,000

    Owner's Equity:
    Withdrawals by owner 40,000

    IncomeStatement
    Revenues 230,000
    Expenses??

    How do I compute the expenses? I am very lost at this point. Thanks for your help
  • Apr 13, 2007, 06:17 PM
    goldenbutterfly
    You have to use the ff accounting equations:

    Assets=Liabilities + owner's equity.

    Owner's Equity, end = Beg balance + net income - withdrawals

    Net Income = Sales - expenses
  • Apr 13, 2007, 09:58 PM
    CaptainForest
    blm004, what does your ATTEMPT at solving this look like?

    We won't just do your homework for you.

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