Blue Fin started the current year with assets of $840,000,liabilities of $420,000 and common stock of $240,000.During the current year,assets increased by $480,000,liabilities decreased by $60,000 and common stock increased by $330,000.There was no payment of dividends to owners during the year. What was the amount of Blue Fin's change in total stockholders' equity during the year?

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Change in Assets = Change in Liabilities + Change in Stockholders' Equity
Change in Stockholders' Equity = Change in Assets − Change in Liabilities
= $480,000 − ($60,000)= $480,000 + $60,000 = $540,000

Blue Fin Started the Current Year with Assets of $840,000,liabilities