Question

The following stockholders' equity accounts, arranged alphabetically, are in the ledger of Riverbed Corporation at December 31, 2020.
Common Stock ($6 stated value) $2,028,000
Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par-Preferred Stock $280,000
Paid-in Capital in Excess of Stated Value-Common Stock $851,000
Preferred Stock (896, $100 par) $550,000
Retained Earnings $1,170,000
Treasury Stock (10,000 common shares) $120,000
Prepare the stockholders' equity section of the balance sheet at December 31, 2020. (Enter the account name only and do not provide the descriptive information provided in the question.)

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

The preparation of the stockholder equity section of the balance sheet is presented below:

Stockholder Equity  

Paid in Capital  

Capital Stock  

8% Preferred Stock $100 par value $550,000

common stock no par $6 stated value $2,028,000

Total Capital Stock $2,578,000

Additional Paid in capital  

in excess of par Preferred stock $280,000  

In excess of stated value common stock $851,000  

Total additional paid in capital $1,131,000

Total Paid in capital $3,709,000

Retained Earning $1,170,000

Total Paid in capital and retained Earnings  $4,879,000

Less Treasury stock -$120,000

Total Stockholder Equity $4,759,000