The financial statements of Benny Ltd showed a total equity balance of R2 500 000 for the
reporting period ended 31 December 20X4. During the 20X5 financial year, Benny Limited
recognised the following transactions:
•
Factory buildings were revalued from their carrying amount of R500 000 to R750 000;
. A dividend of R50 000, which was declared in the previous financial year, was paid to
shareholders on 31 March 20X5;
. A dividend for the current financial year of R75 000 was declared on 15 December 20X5.
• The R75 000 is unpaid and has been recognised as a liability at the end of the reporting
period;
•
The entity made a profit after-tax of R350 000. What is the balance of the total equity for
the year ended 31 December 20X5?