Textbook Problem

Accounting equation

Annie Rasmussen is the owner and operator of Go44, a motivational consulting business. At the end of its accounting period, December 31, 2015, Go44 has assets of $720,000 and liabilities of $180,000. Using the accounting equation and considering each case independently, determine the following amounts:

1. a. Annie Rasmussen, capital, as of December 31, 2015.
2. b. Annie Rasmussen, capital, as of December 31, 2016, assuming that assets increased by $96,500 and liabilities increased by $30,000 during 2016.
3. c. Annie Rasmussen, capital, as of December 31, 2016, assuming that assets decreased by $168,000 and liabilities increased by $15,000 during 2016.
4. d. Annie Rasmussen, capital, as of December 31, 2016, assuming that assets increased by $175,000 and liabilities decreased by $18,000 during 2016.
5. e. Net income (or net loss) during 2016, assuming that as of December 31, 2016, assets were $880,000, liabilities were $220,000, and there were no additional investments or withdrawals.