Vaughn Consulting started the year with total assets of $58900 and total liabilities of $15800. During the year, the business recorded $48300 in catering revenues and $30700 in expenses. Vaughn issued stock of $8900 and paid dividends of $14000 during the year. Stockholders' equity changed by what amount from the beginning of the year to the end of the year

$12,500

Explanation:

Stockholder's equity at the beginning of the year

= Total assets - Total liabilities

= $58,900 - $15,800

= $43,100

Stockholder's equity at the end of the year

= Stockholder's equity at the beginning of the year + revenue for the year - expenses + stock issued - dividends paid

= $43,100 + $48,300 - $30,700 + $8,900 - $14,000

= $55,600

Change in equity

= $55,600 - $43,100

= $12,500