Question

Inspiring U is a motivational consulting business. At the end of its accounting period, December 31, 20Y2, Inspiring U has assets of $690,000 and liabilities of $375,000. Using the accounting equation, determine the following amounts:

a. Stockholders' equity as of December 31, 20Y2.
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b. Stockholders’ equity as of December 31, 20Y3, assuming that assets increased by $80,000 and liabilities increased by $51,500 during 20Y3.
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Answer 1

To determine the stockholders' equity using the accounting equation, we can use the following formula:

\[
\text{Assets} = \text{Liabilities} + \text{Stockholders' Equity}
\]

### Part a:
Given data as of December 31, 20Y2:

- Assets = $690,000
- Liabilities = $375,000

Using the accounting equation:

\[
\text{Stockholders' Equity} = \text{Assets} - \text{Liabilities}
\]
\[
\text{Stockholders' Equity} = 690,000 - 375,000
\]
\[
\text{Stockholders' Equity} = 315,000
\]

So, the stockholders' equity as of December 31, 20Y2 is **$315,000**.

### Part b:
For the year 20Y3, we are given:

- Increase in Assets = $80,000
- Increase in Liabilities = $51,500

First, we need to calculate the new total assets and liabilities at the end of 20Y3:

1. New Assets:
\[
\text{New Assets} = \text{Old Assets} + \text{Increase in Assets} = 690,000 + 80,000 = 770,000
\]

2. New Liabilities:
\[
\text{New Liabilities} = \text{Old Liabilities} + \text{Increase in Liabilities} = 375,000 + 51,500 = 426,500
\]

Now, we can calculate the stockholders' equity as of December 31, 20Y3:

\[
\text{Stockholders' Equity} = \text{New Assets} - \text{New Liabilities}
\]
\[
\text{Stockholders' Equity} = 770,000 - 426,500
\]
\[
\text{Stockholders' Equity} = 343,500
\]

So, the stockholders' equity as of December 31, 20Y3 is **$343,500**.