Partial adjusted trial balance for Swifty Corporation at December 31, 2017, includes the following accounts: Retained Earnings $17,000, Dividends $5,500, Service Revenue $36,300, Salaries and Wages Expense $14,700, Insurance Expense $1,830, Rent Expense $3,810, Supplies Expense $1,410, and Depreciation Expense $800. The balance in Retained Earnings is the balance as of January 1. Required:
Prepare a retained earnings statement for the year assuming net income is $15,787.

Lillypad toys is a manufacturer of educational toys for children. six months ago, the company's research and development division came up with an idea for a unique touchscreen device that can be used to introduce children to a number of foreign languages. three months ago, the company produced a working prototype, and last month the company successfully launched its new device on the commercial market. what should lillypad's managers prepare for next? a. increased competition from imitators b. a prolonged period of uncontested success c. a sharp decline in demand for the product d. a difficult struggle to move from invention to innovation