Cunningham Company reports a retained earnings balance of $365,200 at the beginning of 2016. For the year

Question:

Cunningham Company reports a retained earnings balance of $365,200 at the beginning of 2016. For the year ended December 31, 2016, the company reports pretax income from continuing operations of $150,500. The following information is also available pertaining to 2016:
1. The company declared and paid a $0.72 cash per share on the 30,000 shares of that were outstanding the entire year.
2. The company incurred a pretax $21,000 loss as a result of an earthquake, which is not unusual for the area. This is included in the $150,500 income from continuing operations.
3. The company sold Division P (a component of the company) in May. From January through May, Division P had incurred a pretax loss from operations of $33,000. A pretax gain of $15,000 was recognized on the sale of Division P.
Required:
Assuming that all the “pretax” items are subject to a 30% income tax rate:
1. Complete the lower portion of Cunningham’s 2016 income statement beginning with “Pretax Income from Continuing Operations.” Include any related note to the financial statements.
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