In: Accounting
The balance sheet of Consolidated Paper, Inc., included the
following shareholders’ equity accounts at December 31,
2017:
Paid-in capital: | |||
Preferred stock, 8.0%, 85,000 shares at $1 par | $ | 85,000 | |
Common stock, 353,500 shares at $1 par | 353,500 | ||
Paid-in capital—excess of par, preferred | 1,475,000 | ||
Paid-in capital—excess of par, common | 2,525,000 | ||
Retained earnings | 8,545,000 | ||
Treasury stock, at cost; 3,500 common shares | (38,500 | ) | |
Total shareholders' equity | $ | 12,945,000 | |
During 2018, several events and transactions affected the retained
earnings of Consolidated Paper.
Required:
1. Prepare the appropriate entries for these
events.
2. Prepare the shareholders' equity section of the
balance sheet for Consolidated Paper, Inc., at December 31, 2018.
Net income for the year was $750,000.