Beck Company reported the following balances at December 31, 2011: common stock $400,000; paid-in capital in excess of par value—common stock $100,000; and retained earnings $250,000. During 2012, the following transactions affected stockholder’s equity.
1. Issued preferred stock with a par value of $125,000 for $200,000.
2. Purchased treasury stock (common) for $40,000.
3. Earned net income of $140,000.
4. Declared and paid cash dividends of $56,000.
Instructions
Prepare the stockholders’ equity section of Beck Company’s December 31, 2012, balance sheet.