Landon Corporation was organized on January 2, 2014, with the investment of $70,000 by each of its two stockholders. Net income for its first year of business was $98,370. Net income increased during 2015 to $144,600 and to $169,180 during 2016. Landon paid $24,000 in dividends to each of the two stockholders in each of the three years. Required:

Landon Corporation was organized on January 2, 2014, with the investment of $70,000 by each of its two stockholders. Net income for its first year of business was $98,370. Net income increased during 2015 to $144,600 and to $169,180 during 2016. Landon paid $24,000 in dividends to each of the two stockholders in each of the three years. Required:

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Description: Prepare a statement of retained earnings for the year ended December 31, 2016.Landon CorporationStatement of Retained EarningsFor the Year Ended December 31, 2016Retained earnings, January 1, 2016Add: Net income for 2016Less: Dividends declared and

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