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    Oct 17, 2007, 01:15 PM
    retained earnings
    Using the data below, calculate the retained earnings balance as of December 31,2007

    Retained earning dec 31 2008 - $245,200
    net decrease in total assets during '08 - $37,400
    net increase in accounts receivable in '08 - $8,600
    dividends declared and paid in '08 - $33,600
    proceeds from issuance of bonds during '08 - $88,400
    net loss for the year ended Dec 31, 2008 - $23,000

    I am not sure if I am doing this correctly. I think the answer I wrote below couldbe right and I added them altogether as we are trying to find out the balance as of 2007 would be 1 year in the past. Could you check my answer, and if I am wrong, possibly point me in the right direction?

    245,200+23,000+33,600 = Retained Earnings as Dec 31 2007
    Retained Earnings = 301,800

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