Shown below in T-account format are the changes affecting the retained earnings of Brenner-Jude Corporation during 2018. At January 1, 2018, the corporation had outstanding 102.5 million common shares, $1.0 par per share.   Retained Earnings ($ in millions)     72 Beginning balance Retirement of 2.5 million common shares for $19.5 million 2.20         66 Net income for the year Declaration and payment of a $0.21 per share cash dividend 21.00     Declaration and distribution of a 3% stock dividend 14.00         100.80 Ending balance Required: 1. Prepare the journal entries to record the transactions that affected Brenner-Jude's retained earnings during 2018 based on the information provided. 2. Prepare a statement of retained earnings for Brenner-Jude for the year ended 2018.

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Shown below in T-account format are the changes affecting the retained earnings of Brenner-Jude Corporation during 2018. At January 1, 2018, the corporation had outstanding 102.5 million common shares, $1.0 par per share.
 

Retained Earnings ($ in millions)
    72 Beginning balance
Retirement of 2.5 million common
shares for $19.5 million
2.20    
    66 Net income for the year
Declaration and payment of a $0.21
per share cash dividend
21.00    
Declaration and distribution of a 3%
stock dividend
14.00    
    100.80 Ending balance


Required:
1. Prepare the journal entries to record the transactions that affected Brenner-Jude's retained earnings during 2018 based on the information provided.
2. Prepare a statement of retained earnings for Brenner-Jude for the year ended 2018.

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