For part 2 of this question, how would I be able to solve for the amount ending balance in retained earnings? I believe I would need this number in calculating total shareholder's equity. If you could share the way you found the number, that would be great as well! Thank you! The balance sheet of Consolidated Paper, Inc., included the following shareholders' equity accounts at December 31, 2020:Paid-in capital:Preferred stock, 8.8%, 90,000 shares at $1 parCommon stock, 364,000 shares at $1 parPaid-in capital-excess of par, preferredPaid-in capital-excess of par, commonRetained earnings$90,000364,0001,437,0002,574,0009,735,000( 44,000)Treasury stock, at cost; 4,000 common sharesTotal shareholders' equity$14,156,000During 2021, several events and transactions affected the retained earnings of Consolidated Paper.Required:1. Prepare the appropriate entries for these events:a. On March 3, the board of directors declared a property dividend of 240,000 shares of Leasco International common stock thatConsolidated Paper had purchased in January as an investment (book value: $700,000). The investment shares had a fair value of$3 per share and were distributed March 31 to shareholders of record March 15.b. On May 3, a 5-for-4 stock split was declared and distributed. The stock split was effected in the form of a 25% stock dividend. Themarket value of the $1 par common stock was $11 per share.c. On July 5, a 2% common stock dividend was declared and distributed. The market value of the common stock was $11 per share.d. On December 1, the board of directors declared the 8.8% cash dividend on the 90,000 preferred shares, payable on December 28to shareholders of record December 2O.e. On December 1, the board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.50 per share on its common shares, payable on December28 to shareholders of record December 20.2. Prepare the shareholders' equity section of the balance sheet for Consolidated Paper, Inc., at December 31, 2021. Net income forthe year was $810,000.

of this question, how would I be able to solve for the amount ending balance in retained earnings? I believe I would need this number in calculating total shareholder's equity. If you could share the way you found the number, that would

of this question, how would I be able to solve for the amount ending balance in retained earnings? I believe I would need this number in calculating total shareholder's equity. If you could share the way you found the number, that would

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