Sheridan Company started the year with $50400 in its Common Stock account and a credit balance in Retained Earnings of $37000. During the year, the company earned net income of $40300, and declared and paid $16800 of dividends. In addition, the company sold additional common stock amounting to $23500. The amount reported for ending retained earnings on the retained earnings statement would be O $110900 O $84000. O $60500 O $134400
Sheridan Company started the year with $50400 in its Common Stock account and a credit balance in Retained Earnings of $37000. During the year, the company earned net income of $40300, and declared and paid $16800 of dividends. In addition, the company sold additional common stock amounting to $23500. The amount reported for ending retained earnings on the retained earnings statement would be O $110900 O $84000. O $60500 O $134400
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Transcribed Image Text:Sheridan Company started the year with $50400 in its Common Stock account and a credit balance in Retained Earnings of $37000.
During the year, the company earned net income of $40300, and declared and paid $16800 of dividends. In addition, the company sold
additional common stock amounting to $23500. The amount reported for ending retained earnings on the retained earnings
statement would be
O $110900.
O $84000
O $60500.
O $134400
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