Martinville, Inc. earned revenues of $18,000 and incurred expenses of $4,000. The company declared and

Martinville, Inc. earned revenues of $18,000 and incurred expenses of $4,000. The company declared and paid cash dividends of $3,500. What is the balance in the Income Summary account prior to closing net income or loss to the Retained Earnings account? Select one: A. debit balance of $14,000 B. credit balance of $18,000 C. credit balance of $14,000 D. debit balance of $10,500

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  1. C. credit balance of $14,000

    Explanation:

    Net income = Earned revenues - Incurred expenses = $18,000 - $4,000 = $14,000

    This net profit of $14,000 will be credited to the the Income Summary account before closing to the Retained Earnings account.

    Therefore, the correct answer is C. credit balance of $14,000.

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