Answer and Explanation:
The preparation of the retained earnings statement for the year ended December 31, 20 is presented below:
Bramble Corporation
Retained Earning statement
For the year ended December 31, 2022
Beginning balance of retained earning $10,584
Add: Net income $5,880
Less: Cash Dividend paid -$4,200
Ending balance of retained earning $12,264
The net income is computed below:
= Service revenue - salaries and wages expense - insurance expense - rent expense - supplies expense - depreciation expense
= $25,200 - $12,600 - $1,680 - $3,780 - $420 - $840
= $5,880