Rahls issues stock to investors for $20,000, and has $5,000 of net income in its first year of operations. During Year 2, Rahls earns $10,000 in net income and pays a dividend to stockholders of $4,000. What is the balance in stockholders' equity at the end of year 2?

The balance in stockholders' equity at the end of year 2 is $31,000

Explanation:

For computing the balance in stockholder equity at the end of year 2, first, we have to compute the balance for year 1 which is shown below:

Year 1 equity balance = Issue of stock + Net income

= $20,000 + $5,000

= $25,000

Now, year 2 balance would equal to

= Year 1 balance + Net income - Dividend paid

= $25,000 + $10,000 - $4,000

= $31,000

Hence, the balance in stockholders' equity at the end of year 2 is $31,000