Computing the year end retained earnings balance


Problem:

Companys current year was $15,000(retained earnings) an error made the prior year was corrected for $3,000 which was the depreciation expense on equipment. During the current year they also earned net income of $10,000 and declared cash dividends of $4,000. Compute the year end retained earnings balance.

Do I add the retained earnings+net income+dividends and subtract the depreciation expense?

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Accounting Basics: Computing the year end retained earnings balance
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