Question - Landon Corporation was organized on January 2, 2006, with the investment of $100,000 by each of its two stockholders. Net income for its first year of business was $85,200. Net income increased during 2007 to $125,320 and to $145,480 during 2008. Landon paid $20,000 in dividends to each of the two stockholders in each of the three years.
Prepare a statement of retained earnings as of December 31, 2008. Use the minus sign to indicate deductions.