To compute the net income of the year for Company B, we need to use the information provided in the table and apply the basic accounting equation for equity changes:
\[ \text{Equity, end of year} = \text{Equity, beginning of year} + \text{Stock issuances} + \text{Net income} - \text{Cash dividends} \]
Given data:
- Equity, beginning of year: \$7,488
- Stock issuances: \$1,400
- Cash dividends: \$2,000
We also know that the equity at the end of the year is \$8,888. We need to find the net income for the year.
First, let's set up the equation with the known values:
\[ 8,888 = 7,488 + 1,400 + \text{Net income} - 2,000 \]
Now, solve for the net income:
\[ 8,888 = 7,488 + 1,400 + \text{Net income} - 2,000 \]
\[ 8,888 = 6,888 + \text{Net income} \]
\[ \text{Net income} = 8,888 - 6,888 \]
\[ \text{Net income} = 2,000 \]
Therefore, the net income of the year for Company B is \$2,000.