In: Accounting
Shown below in T-account format are the changes affecting the
retained earnings of Brenner-Jude Corporation during 2021. At
January 1, 2021, the corporation had outstanding 104.00 million
common shares, $2.5 par per share.
Retained Earnings ($ in millions) | |||
108 | Beginning balance | ||
Retirement of 4.0 million common shares for $37.0 million |
3.90 | ||
83 | Net income for the year | ||
Declaration and payment of a $0.39 per share cash dividend |
39.00 | ||
Declaration and distribution of a 6% stock dividend |
43.00 | ||
105.10 | Ending balance |
Required:
1. Prepare the journal entries to record the
transactions that affected Brenner-Jude's retained earnings during
2021 based on the information provided.
2. Prepare a statement of retained earnings for
Brenner-Jude for the year ended 2021.