Sarasota Inc. had the following balance sheet at December 31, 2016. SARASOTA INC. BALANCE SHEET DECEMBER 31, 2016 | Cash | | $21,610 | | Accounts payable | | $31,610 | Accounts receivable | | 22,810 | | Notes payable (long-term) | | 42,610 | Investments | | 33,610 | | Common stock | | 101,610 | Plant assets (net) | | 81,000 | | Retained earnings | | 24,810 | Land | | 41,610 | | | | $200,640 | | | $200,640 | | | | | During 2017, the following occurred. 1. | | Sarasota Inc. sold part of its investment portfolio for $15,124. This transaction resulted in a gain of $3,524 for the firm. The company classifies its investments as available-for-sale. | 2. | | A tract of land was purchased for $14,610 cash. | 3. | | Long-term notes payable in the amount of $16,124 were retired before maturity by paying $16,124 cash. | 4. | | An additional $20,124 in common stock was issued at par. | 5. | | Dividends of $8,324 were declared and paid to stockholders. | 6. | | Net income for 2017 was $33,610 after allowing for depreciation of $11,124. | 7. | | Land was purchased through the issuance of $36,610 in bonds. | 8. | | At December 31, 2017, Cash was $38,610, Accounts Receivable was $43,210, and Accounts Payable remained at $31,610. | | | | |