Critz Company was started on January 1, Year 1. During the month of January, Critz earned $7,500 of revenue and incurred $4,800 of expenses. During the remainder of Year 1, Critz earned $86,000 and incurred $51,000 of expenses. Critz closes its books on December 31 of each year. Required:

a. Determine the balance in the Retained Earnings account as of January 31, Year 1.
b. Determine the balance in the Revenue and Expense accounts as of January 31, Year 1.
c. Determine the balance in the Retained Earnings account as of December 31, Year 1, before closing.
d. Determine the balances in the Revenue and Expense accounts as of December 31, Year 1, before closing.
e. Determine the balance in the Retained Earnings account as of January 1, Year 2.
f. Determine the balance in the Revenue and Expense accounts as of January 1, Year 2.

a. $2,700

b. Revenue   = $7,500 and Expenses = $4,800

c. $37,700

d. Revenue = $93,500 and Expenses = $55,800

e.  $37,700

f. Revenue   = $0 and Expenses = $0

Explanation:

a. Balance in the Retained Earnings account as of January 31, Year 1.

Revenue                    $7,500

Less Expenses        ($4,800)

Net Profit                   $2,700

Retained Earnings Balance = Opening Retained Earnings + Profit - Dividends

                                             = $ 0 + $2,700 - $ 0

                                             = $2,700

b. Balance in the Revenue and Expense accounts as of January 31, Year 1.

Revenue   = $7,500

Expenses = $4,800

c. Balance in the Retained Earnings account as of December 31, Year 1, before closing.

Retained Earnings Balance = Opening Retained Earnings + Profit - Dividends

                                             = $2,700 + ($86,000 - $51,000) - $0

                                             = $37,700

d. Balances in the Revenue and Expense accounts as of December 31, Year 1, before closing.

Revenue  ($7,500 + $86,000) = $93,500

Expenses ($4,800 + $51,000) = $55,800

e. Balance in the Retained Earnings account as of January 1, Year 2.

Retained Earnings of December 31, Year 1 = Retained Earnings of January 1, Year 2

                                                                       = $37,700

f. Balance in the Revenue and Expense accounts as of January 1, Year 2.

Revenue   = $0

Expenses = $0