Chapter 2, Problem 10CDQ

Assume that as of January 1, 20Y8, Sylvester Con- suiting has total assets of $500,000 and total assets of $150,000. As of December 31, 20Y8, Sylvester has total liabilities of $200,000 and total stockholders’ equity of $400,000. (a) What was Sylvester’s stockholders’ equity as of January 1, 20Y8? (b) Assume that Sylvester did not pay any dividends during 20Y8. What was the amount of net income for 20Y8?