Q. Explain how do I do this problem? Davis Corporation was started on January 1, 2012. During the month of January, Davis earned $4,600 of revenue and incurred $3,000 of expense. Davis closes its books on December 31 of each year.
Required
a. Find out the balance in the retained Earnings account as of January 31, 2012.
b. Comment on whether retained earnings are an element of financial statements or an account.
c. Illustrate what happens to the Retained Earnings account at the time expense are recognized?