Bramble Corp. recorded journal entries for the declaration of $250000 of dividends, the $159500 increase in accounts receivable for services rendered, and the purchase of equipment for $105000. What net effect do these entries have on stockholders equity?

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Answer:

$90,500 decrease

Explanation:

Given that

Declaration of dividend = $250,000

Increase in account receivable = $159,500

Purchase of equipment = $105,000

As we see that the purchase of equipment has no impact because on one side the fixed asset increases and on the other side the cash is decreased. ย 

We know that

Total assets = Total liabilities + stockholders equity

So, the net effect would be ย 

$159,500 = $250,000 + stockholder equity

So, stockholder equity would be

= $159,500 - $250,000

= -$90,500

This negative sign reflects the decrease in stockholder equity