The trial balance of Barger Company at the end of the accounting period, immediately prior to recording closing entries, showed the following: Debit credit Cash 16,000 Land 30,000 Notes payable 19,400 Common stock 9,000 Retained earnings 14,000 Service revenue 43,000 Expenses 38,400 Dividends 1,000 Total $ 85,400 $ 85,400 What will the balance of the retained earnings account be after the closing entries are recorded

The balance of the retained earnings account after the closing entries are recorded will be $17,600

Explanation:

Net income of Barger Company = Service revenue - Expenses = $43,000 - $38,400 = $4,600

The balance of the retained earnings account after the closing entries are recorded = The balance of the retained earnings account before the closing entries are recorded + Net income - Dividends  = $14,000 + $4,600 - $1,000 = $17,600

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