Comparative statements of retained earnings for Renn-Dever Corporation were reported in its 2021 annual report as follows. RENN-DEVER CORPORATIONStatements of Retained Earnings

For the Years Ended December 31 2021 2020 2019
Balance at beginning of year $6,962,452 $5,659,552 $5,824,552
Net income (loss) 3,408,700 2,300,900 (165,000 )
Deductions:
Stock dividend (34,500 shares) 241,500
Common shares retired (120,000 shares) 240,000
Common stock cash dividends 899,950 758,000 0
Balance at end of year $9,229,702 $6,962,452 $5,659,552

At December 31, 2013, common shares consisted of the following:

Common stock, 1,855,000 shares at $1 par $1,855,00
Paid-in capital—excess of par 7,420,000

Required:
Infer from the reports the events and transactions that affected Renn-Dever Corporation's retained earnings during 2014, 2015, and 2016. Prepare the journal entries that reflect those events and transactions.

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a. The events and transactions that affected Renn-Dever Corporation's retained earnings during 2019, 2020, and 2021 include:

2019:

Net Loss from the Income Statement of $165,000 reduced the retained earnings balance.

2020:

Net Income from the Income Statement of $2,300,900 increased the retained earnings balance.

Some Common Stock held in Treasury Stock were retired permanently to the tune of $240,000.  This reduced the balance of the retained earnings.

Declaration and payment of cash dividend of $758,000 reduced the retained earnings balance.

2021:

There was a net income of $3,408,700 from the income statement which increased the retained earnings balance.

The Company declared stock dividends of $241,500  and cash dividends of $899,950, which together reduced the retained earnings balance.

b. 2019:

Debit Retained Earnings $165,000

Credit Income Summary $165,000

To record the net loss transferred to Retained Earnings.

2020:

Debit Income Summary $2,300,900

Credit Retained Earnings $2,300,900

To record the net income transferred to Retained Earnings.

Debit Retained Earnings $240,000

Credit Treasury Stock $240,000

To record the common stock retired.

Debit Retained Earnings $758,000

Credit Dividends $758,000

To record the cash dividends to stockholders.

2021:

Debit Income Summary $3,408,700

Credit Retained Earnings $3,408,700

To record the transfer of net income to retained earnings.

Debit Retained Earnings $241,500

Credit Stock Dividends $241,500

To record the stock dividends (34,500 shares) to stockholders.

Debit Retained Earnings $899,950

Credit Cash Dividends $899,950

To record the cash dividends to stockholders.

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

RENN-DEVER CORPORATION

Statements of Retained Earnings  

For the Years Ended December 31  2021             2020           2019

Balance at beginning of year   $6,962,452  $5,659,552  $5,824,552

Net income (loss)                         3,408,700    2,300,900       (165,000)

Deductions:

Stock dividend  (34,500 shares)   241,500

Common shares retired (120,000 shares)        240,000

Common stock cash dividends   899,950        758,000           0

Balance at end of year            $9,229,702  $6,962,452    $5,659,552