The annual report for Sneer Corporation disclosed that the company declared and paid preferred dividends in the amount of $180,000 In the current year. It also declared and paid dividends on common stock in the amount of $2.80 per share. During the current year, Sneer had 1 million common shares authorized; 380,000 shares had been issued; and 172,000 shares were in treasury stock. The opening balance In Retained Earnings was $880,000 and Net Income for the current year was $380,000. 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 Prepare journal entries to record the declaration, and payment, of dividends on (a) preferred and (b) common stock. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No Journal Entry Required" in the first account field.) View transaction list Journal entry worksheet > 1 2 3 4 Record the declaration of a cash dividend of $180,000 to the preferred stockholders. Note: Enter debits before credits. Transaction a(1) General Journal Debit Credit Record entry Clear entry View general journal Required 1 Required 2 >