Calculation of retained earnings beginning balance:
Retained earning beginning balance can be calculated using the following formula:
Retained earnings ending balance = Retained earning beginning balance + Revenue – Expenses - Dividends
Hence using the given information we can solve the equation as follows:
3,050 = Retained earning beginning balance + 1935 – 1065 - 550
3,050 = Retained earnings beginning balance +320
Retained earnings beginning balance = 3050-320 = $2,730
Hence, Retained earnings beginning balance is $2,730