Retained Earnings Statement Rolt Company began 2013 with a $135,000 balance in retained earnings. During the year, the following events occurred: 1.The company earned net income of $85,000. 2.A material error in net income from a previous period was corrected. This error correction increased retained earnings by $9,870 after related income taxes of $4,230. 3.Cash dividends totaling $12,000 and stock dividends totaling $18,000 were declared. 4.One thousand shares of callable preferred stock that originally had been issued at $105 per share were recalled and retired at the beginning of 2013 for the call price of $110 per share. 5.Treasury stock (common) was acquired at a cost of $25,000. State law requires a restriction of retained earnings in an equal amount. The company reports its retained earnings restrictions in a note to the financial statements.
1. Prepare a statement of retained earnings for the year ended December 31, 2013.