Answer:
Wildhorse Co.
The stockholders' equity section of the Balance Sheet at December 31, 2020
Preferred Stock (8%, $101 par, noncumulative) 414,100
Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par-Preferred Stock 48,700
Common Stock ($12 stated value) 1,776,000
Paid-in Capital in Excess of Stated Value-Common Stock 659,000
Treasury Stock-Common (7,900 shares) (96,000)
Retained Earnings 782,000
Total stockholders' equity $3,583,800
Explanation:
a) Data:
Preferred Stock (8%, $101 par, noncumulative) 414,100
Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par-Preferred Stock 48,700
Common Stock ($12 stated value) 1,776,000
Paid-in Capital in Excess of Stated Value-Common Stock 659,000
Treasury Stock-Common (7,900 shares) (96,000)
Retained Earnings 782,000
Total stockholders' equity $3,583,800
b) The major components of the stockholders' equity include the stock accounts, paid-in capital, retained earnings, and the treasury stock. The stockholders' equity represents the difference between the assets and the liabilities of Wildhorse Co. The equity section shows the capital contributions of Wildhorse stockholders and the accumulated retained profits.
