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Solution
Amos Company
Statement of Retained Earnings
For The Year Ended 31 Dec 2017
Explanations:
Any error made in earlier years is needed to be correct first and it should be done under Prior period Adjustments.
In given case, Depreciation of 2015 should be adjusted first. For Neglecting it in 2015, The balance in retained earings is too high and hence, depreciation exp of 2015 should be deducted from retained earnings.
Prior period adjustments are always recorded in net of tax benefits. The Pretax Depreciation Balance was = $(46600 + 6300) = $52900. After the tax adjustments it becomes $46600 and hence this amount is deducted from retained earnings.
After calculating correct retained earnings, we can adjust current year activies like adding net come and subtracting cash dividend paid for arriving at Retained earning balance as on 31 dec 2017.
| Particulars | Amount |
| Retained Earnings As on 31 dec 2016 | $851000 |
| Prior Period Adjustments: | |
| Depreciation Expenses | $(46600) |
| Adjusted Retained Earnings, 31 Dec 2016 | $804400 |
| Add: Net Income of 2017 | $206000 |
| Less: Dividend paid in 2017 | $(28000) |
| Retained Earnings 31 dec 2017 | $982400 |
