Question

At the beginning of Year 1, a company reported a balance in common stock of $166,000 and a balance in retained earnings of $66,000. During the year, the company issued additional shares of stock for $56,000, earned net income of $46,000, and paid dividends of $11,600. In addition, the company reported balances for the following assets and liabilities on December 31.
1. Prepare a statement of stockholders’ equity.
2. Prepare a balance sheet.

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

1.

Shareholders equity = Common stock + Retained earnings

Beg. balance = Common stock+Retained earnings = 166,000 + 66,000 = 232,000

Statement of shareholder's equity

Beg balance 232,000

Issuance of common stock  56,000

Add: Net Income 46,000

Less: Dividends 11,600

End balance 322,400

Balance sheet

There is not information for preparation of balance sheet but following is the layout:

Assets:

Cash

Supplies

Prepaid rent

Land

Liabilities:

Accounts payable

Salaries

Utilities

Notes payable

Stockholder's equity:

Common stock 222,000 [166,000+56,000]

Retained earnings 112,000 [66,000+46,000]

Total 334,000