Question 8 - Equity Huntless Ltd has the following items in its accounting records for the current year: 1. 50,000 $3 issued and paid up ordinary shares 2. Dividends declared and paid during the year $35,000 3. Transfer from Retained earnings to General reserve $12,000 4. Net profit for the year $35,000 5. Opening Retained earnings $50,000 Required: Prepare journal entries to record items 1,2 and 3. Date / Accounts Debit Credit Show the note to the financial statements providing details of the movements in the Retained Earnings account during the year.

Question 8 - Equity Huntless Ltd has the following items in its accounting records for the current year: 1. 50,000 $3 issued and paid up ordinary shares 2. Dividends declared and paid during the year $35,000 3. Transfer from Retained earnings to General reserve $12,000 4. Net profit for the year $35,000 5. Opening Retained earnings $50,000 Required: Prepare journal entries to record items 1,2 and 3. Date / Accounts Debit Credit Show the note to the financial statements providing details of the movements in the Retained Earnings account during the year.

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Chapter3: Review Of A Company's Accounting System

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