Answer:
October Retained Income Statement
Beginning Balance $0
Add Profit / Loss for the month $2,800
Less Dividends for the month ($ 1,280)
Ending Balance $1,520
Explanation:
First prepare the Income Statement. This will give us the Profit or loss amount to include in the Retained Income Statement.
October Income Statement
Consulting revenue $ 13,140
Less Expenses :
Rent expense $ 2,770
Salaries expense $ 6,120
Telephone expense $ 820
Miscellaneous expenses $ 630 ($10,340)
Net Income / (Loss) $2,800