The Income Statement for Dodson Corporation Reported Net Income of $22,400

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Essay

The income statement for Dodson Corporation reported net income of $22,400 for the year ended December 31 before considering the following:
During the year the company purchased available-for-sale securities.
At year end, the fair value of the investment portfolio was $2,100 more than cost. The balance of Retained Earnings was $83,000 on January 1.
Dobson Corporation paid $9,000 in cash dividends during the year.
Calculate the balance of Retained Earnings on December 31.

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