In: Accounting
Shown below in T-account format are the changes affecting the
retained earnings of Brenner-Jude Corporation during 2018. At
January 1, 2018, the corporation had outstanding 85.0 million
common shares, $2.5 par per share.
Retained Earnings ($ in millions) | |||
84 | Beginning balance | ||
Retirement of 5.0
million common shares for $26.0 million |
2.80 | ||
72 | Net income for the year | ||
Declaration and
payment of a $0.19 per share cash dividend |
15.20 | ||
Declaration and
distribution of a 5% stock dividend |
27.00 | ||
111.00 | Ending balance |
Required:
1. Prepare the journal entries to record the
transactions that affected Brenner-Jude's retained earnings during
2018 based on the information provided.
2. Prepare a statement of retained earnings for
Brenner-Jude for the year ended 2018.