The following information is available from the adjusted trial balance of the Harris Vacation Rental Agency. After closing entries are posted, what will be the balance in the Retained earnings account?
a) Total revenues $ 125,000
b) Total expenses 60,000
c) Retained earnings 80,000
d) Dividends 15,000

The balance of retained earning is $130,000.

Explanation:

At the year end an adjusted trail balance is prepared, in which all the temporary accounts are closed and their balances are transferred to the permanent accounts. The adjusted trial balance must verify that debit and credit sides total is equal.

All the revenue and Expenses accounts are closed in Income summary account from where the net balance is transferred to the retained earning account.

Ending Balance of retained earning = Opening balance + Revenue - Expenses - Dividend

Ending Balance of retained earning = $80,000 + $125,000 - $60,000 - $15,000

Ending Balance of retained earning = $130,000

c is the correct answer.