Academic Integrity: tutoring, explanations, and feedback — we don’t complete graded work or submit on a student’s behalf.

Comparative statements of retained earnings for Renn-Dever Corporation were repo

ID: 2490827 • Letter: C

Question

Comparative statements of retained earnings for Renn-Dever Corporation were reported in its 2016 annual report as follows.

RENN-DEVER CORPORATION

Statements of Retained Earnings

For the Years Ended December 31,

2016 2015 2014

Balance at beginning of year $6,794,292 $5,464,052 $5,624,552

Net income (loss) 3,308,700 2,240,900 (160,500)

Deductions:

Stock dividend (34,900 shares) 242,000

Common shares retired (110,000 shares) 212,660

Common stock cash dividends 889,950 698,000 0

Balance at end of year $8,971,042 $6,794,292 $5,464,052

At December 31, 2013, common shares consisted of the following:

Common stock, 1,855,000 shares at $1 par $1,855,000

Paid-in capital—excess of par 7,420,000

Required: Infer from the reports the events and transactions that affected Renn-Dever Corporation’s retained earnings dur-ing 2014, 2015, and 2016. Prepare the journal entries that reflect those events and transactions.

Explanation / Answer

Solution:

(A). Caluculation of Ratained Earnings:

Retained Earnings

  

(B). Journal Entries:

   (1).

Cash 92,75,000   

   Common Stock   18,55,000

  Paid-in capital 74,20,000

   ( To record the Common Stock Issued at Par)

Particulars 2016 2015 2014 BeginingRetained Earnings $67,94,292    $54,64,052    $56,24,552 Add: Net Income   3,308,700 2,240,900   (160,500) Less:Stock Divideneds Paid 242,000   212,660 0 Less: Cash Dividend Paid   889,950 698,000 0 Ending Reataned Earnings    $8,971,042   $6,794,292 $5,464,052
Hire Me For All Your Tutoring Needs
Integrity-first tutoring: clear explanations, guidance, and feedback.
Drop an Email at
drjack9650@gmail.com
Chat Now And Get Quote