Calculation of Net Income

Changes in the balance sheet account balances for the Beecher Sales Co. during 2008 follow. Dividends declared during 2008 were $20,000. Calculate the net income for the year assuming that no transactions other than the dividends affected retained earnings.

Increase

(Decrease)

Cash

$ 65,200

Accounts Receivable

82,000

Inventory

(25,000)

Buildings and Equipment (net)

170,000

Patents

(5,000)

Accounts Payable

(85,000)

Bonds Payable

120,000

Capital Stock

50,000

Additional Paid In Capital

50,000