Answer: 12,000
Explanation:
Given that,
Stockholder's equity at the beginning of the year = 70,000
Stockholder's equity at the end of the year = 60,000
Dividends = 22,000
Net Income = Ending Balance + Dividends - Beginning Balance
= 60,000 + 22,000 - 70,000
= 12,000
Therefore, the net income for the year was 12,000.