Retained earnings, December 31, 2012 $311,900 Â
Cost of equipment purchased during 2013 30,000 Â
Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2013 4,550 Â
Dividends declared and paid in 2013 15,200 Â
Decrease in cash balance from January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2013 12,800 Â
Decrease in long-term debt in 2013 15,900 Â
Required:
From the above data, calculate the retained earnings balance as of December 31, 2013. (Negative amounts should be indicated by a minus sign.)