In: Accounting
The comparative balance sheet of Merrick Equipment Co. for December 31, 20Y9 and 20Y8, is as follows: Dec. 31, 20Y9 Dec. 31, 20Y8 Assets Cash $70,720 $47,940 Accounts receivable (net) 207,230 188,190 Inventories 298,520 289,850 Investments 0 102,000 Land 295,800 0 Equipment 438,600 358,020 Accumulated depreciation—equipment (99,110) (84,320) Total assets $1,211,760 $901,680 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Accounts payable (merchandise creditors) $205,700 $194,140 Accrued expenses payable (operating expenses) 30,600 26,860 Dividends payable 25,500 20,400 Common stock, $1 par 202,000 102,000 Paid-in capital: Excess of issue price over par—common stock 354,000 204,000 Retained earnings 393,960 354,280 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $1,211,760 $901,680 Additional data obtained from an examination of the accounts in the ledger for 20Y9 are as follows: Equipment and land were acquired for cash. There were no disposals of equipment during the year. The investments were sold for $91,800 cash. The common stock was issued for cash. There was a $141,680 credit to Retained Earnings for net income. There was a $102,000 debit to Retained Earnings for cash dividends declared.