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At the beginning of the year (January 1), Buffalo Drilling has $11,000 of common stock outstanding and retained earnings of $6,900. During the year, Buffalo reports net income of $7,200 and pays dividends of $1,900. In addition, Buffalo issues additional common stock for $6,700. Required: Prepare the statement of stockholders' equity at the end of the year (December 31)..

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Answer:

Statement of stockholders' equity at the end of the year December 31

                                               Common Stock  Retained Earnings   Total

At Beginning of the year :

Balances                                      $11,000                 $6,900       $17,900

During the Year :

Net Income                                      -                         $7,200        $7,200

Dividend                                          -                         ($1,900)       ($1,900)

Issue of Common Stock             $6,700                       -              $6,700

At End of the Year :

Balances                                    $17,700               $12,200       $29,900

Explanation:

Stockholders' equity represents all items that are attributable to the owners of the company.

The statement of stockholders' equity at the end of the year December 31 has been prepared above according to IAS 1.