The annual report for Sneer Corporation disclosed that the company declared and paid preferred dividends in the amount of $130,000 in the current year. It also declared and paid dividends on common stock in the amount of $2.30 per share. During the current year, Sneer had 1 million common shares authorized: 330,000 shares had been issued; and 127,000 shares were in treasury stock. The opening balance in Retained Earnings was $830,000 and Net Income for the current year was $330,000. Required: 1. Prepare journal entries to record the declaration, and payment of dividends on (a) preferred and (b) common stock. 2. Using the information given above, prepare a statement of retained earnings for the year ended December 31 3. Prepare a journal entry to close the dividends account Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required 1 Required 2 Required 3 Using the information given above, prepare a statement of retained earnings for the year ended December 31. SNEER CORPORATION Statement of Retained Earnings For the Year Ended December 31 Retained Eamingo, January 1 $ 830,000 Add: Net Incomo 330,000 Loss Dividends on Preferred Stock (596,900)| Retained Eomings, December 31 $ 563.100