Calculate Fluctuations & Ratios - CPA Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR)

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The Washington Company starts the year with $800,000 in assets and $300,000 in liabilities. During the year the company reported net income of $200,000 and paid dividends during the year of $40,000. No other equity transactions took place. What was the company's return on equity for the period?

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Return on equity is calculated by dividing net income by average owner's equity. Beginning owner's equity is the difference between beginning assets and liabilities ($800K - $300K = $500K). Ending owner's equity is beginning equity of $500K + net income of $200K - dividends paid of $40K = $660K. This makes average equity $580K, and return on equity is $200K dividend by $580K.

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