Respuesta :

Answer:

Retained earnings......................Dr          $22,000

              Dividend expense                                       $22,000

Explanation:

There are two accounts, temporary and permanent accounts. Temporary accounts such as dividends and revenue need to be closed and charged against permanent accounts at the end of reporting period. This is done to estimate the total earnings of the firm during the period.

Dividends are charged to permanent account, retained earnings. Following is the closing entry:

Particulars                                Debit                Credit

Retained earnings                   $22,000

       Dividend expense                                     $22,000

(Dividends expenses closed

by charging to retained earnings)

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