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At January 1, 2017, Beidler Company reported retained earnings of \(2,000,000. In 2017, Beidler discovered that 2016 depreciation expense was understated by \)400,000. In 2017, net income was \(900,000 and dividends declared were \)250,000. The tax rate is 40%. Prepare a 2017 retained earnings statement for Beidler Company

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The depreciation error is $240,000, and the closing retained earnings are $2,410,000

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Calculation of depreciation error

Depreciationerror=UnderstandDepreciationexpense×(1-Taxrate)=400,000×(1-0.40)=$240,000

02

Preparation of statement of retained earnings

Retained Earnings Statement

Retained Earnings, January 1

2,000,000

Less: Correction Of depreciation Error

-240,000

Retained Earnings, January 1, as adjusted

1,760,000

Add: net Income

900,000

Less: dividends

-250,000

Retained earnings

2,410,000

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