The income statement for Eriksen Enterprises for the year ended June 30, 2003, is provided.

Eriksen Enterprises

Income Statement

For the Year Ended June 30, 2003

Sales revenue .

$187,000

Cost of goods sold

122,000

Selling and general expenses

20,500

Income before income taxes

$44,500

Income tax expense

17,800

Net income .

$26,700

1. Prepare a journal entry to close the accounts to Retained Earnings.

2. What problem may arise in closing the accounts if the information from the income statement is used?