The equity section of the December 31, 2022, balance sheet for Delicious Alternative Desserts Inc. showed the following:

The board of directors had not declared dividends for the past two years (2022 and 2023).

Required1. Journalize the above transactions.2. Prepare the equity section as at December 31, 2023.3. How many preferred shares are available for issue at December 31, 2023?4. How many common shares are available for issue at December 31, 2023?

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Delicious Alternative Desserts Inc. Equity Section of the Balance Sheet December 31, 2022 Contributed capital: Preferred shares, $0.40 cumulative; 80,000 shares authorized; 60,000 shares issued and outstanding $240,000 Common shares; 250,000 shares authorized; 120,000 shares issued and outstanding Total contributed capital Retained earnings Total equity Page 930 During the year 2023, the company had the following transactions affecting equity accounts: Jan. Mar. June Dec. 192,000 $432,000 148,000 $580,000 3 Sold 20,000 common shares for a total of $34,400 cash. 1 Sold 5,000 preferred shares at $4.80 each; cash. 15 Exchanged 7,000 common shares for equipment with a fair market value of $26,000. The last common share trade was dated March 15 at $4.88. 31 Closed the Income Summary account, which showed a credit balance of $280,000.