To calculate the amount of net earnings that Laurier Inc. earned during the year, we can use the following formula:
Net Earnings = Retained Earnings at the beginning of the year + Net Income - Dividends
Given:
Retained Earnings at the beginning of the year = $19,000
Dividends declared during the year = $100,000
Retained Earnings at the end of the year = $3,600,000
We need to find the Net Income.
Using the formula:
$19,000 + Net Income - $100,000 = $3,600,000
Net Income = $3,600,000 - $19,000 + $100,000
Net Income = $3,681,000
Therefore, Laurier Inc. earned $3,681,000 in net earnings during the year.