Using the following accounts and balances, prepare the “Stockholders’ Equity” section of the balance sheet. Regarding the common stock, 30,000 shares are authorized, and 1,000 shares have been reacquired.

Line Item Description Amount
Common Stock, $30 par $720,000
Paid-In Capital from Sale of Treasury Stock (1,000 shares at cost) 22,000
Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par—Common Stock 144,000
Retained Earnings 403,000
Treasury Stock 15,000

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To prepare the “Stockholders’ Equity” section of the balance sheet based on the provided information, we will categorize the common stock, treasury stock, and other relevant components. Here’s the structured layout:

Balance Sheet

Stockholders' Equity

  • Common Stock, $30 par value (24,000 shares issued)

    • Amount: $720,000
  • Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par—Common Stock

    • Amount: $144,000
  • Paid-In Capital from Sale of Treasury Stock

    • Amount: $22,000
  • Total Paid-In Capital

    • Calculation: $720,000 + $144,000 + $22,000 = $886,000
  • Retained Earnings

    • Amount: $403,000
  • Less: Treasury Stock (1,000 shares at cost)

    • Amount: ($15,000)

Total Stockholders' Equity

  • Calculation: Total Paid-In Capital + Retained Earnings - Treasury Stock
  • Total: $886,000 + $403,000 - $15,000 = $1,274,000

Finalized Stockholders' Equity Section

Stockholders' Equity		
Paid-in capital:		
  Common Stock, $30 par value	$720,000	
  Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par—Common Stock	$144,000	
  Paid-In Capital from Sale of Treasury Stock	$22,000	
Total Paid-In Capital	$886,000	
		
Retained Earnings	$403,000	
Less: Treasury Stock	($15,000)	
		
Total Stockholders' Equity	$1,274,000	

This layout correctly reflects the balances and provides a comprehensive overview of the stockholders' equity section of the balance sheet.