ASSETS = LIABILITIES + SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY$1,135,000 = (100,000 +...

3. Assets = Liabilities + Shareholders’ Equity

$1,135,000 = (100,000 + 75,000 + Shareholders’ Equity)

Stockholders' equity = $960,000 = Contributed Capital + Retained Earnings

$750,000 + Retained Earnings = $960,000

Retained Earnings = $210,000

Nickel Industries

Balance Sheet

As of Fiscal Year End December 31, 2011

(in dollars)

Assets

Cash $180,000

Accounts Receivable 30,000

Inventory 325,000

Net Property, Plant & Equipment 600,000

Total Assets $1,135,000

Liabilities

Accounts Payable $75,000

Notes Payable 100,000

Total Liabilities $175,000

Shareholders’ Equity

Contributed Capital $750,000

Retained Earnings 210,000

Total Shareholders’ Equity 960,000

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity $1,135,000