Absolutely have no idea on this one. Desperately need help!
From the following data, calculate the retained earnings balance as of December 31, 2016:
retained earnings, December 31, 2015 = $623,600
Cost of equipment purchased during 2016 = 64,800
Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2016 = 9,400
Divedends declared and paid in 2016 = 37,000
Decrease in cash balance from January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2016 = 27,200
Decrease in long term debt in 2016 = 29,600