The Following Stockholders' Equity Accounts, Arranged Alphabetically, Are in the Ledger

question 17

Essay

The following stockholders' equity accounts, arranged alphabetically, are in the ledger of Marvel Corporation at December 31, 2014. $\begin{array}{lr}\text { Common Stock ( } \$ 5 \text { stated value) } & \$ 2,800,000 \\\text { Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par Value-Preferred Stock } & 45,000 \\\text { Paid-in Capital in Excess of Stated Value-Common Stock } & 1,050,000 \\\text { Preferred Stock ( } 8 \%, \$ 100 \text { par, noncumulative) } & 1,000,000 \\\text { Retained Earnings } & 1,684,000 \\\text { Treasury Stock }(10,000 \text { shares) } & 98,000\end{array}$
Instructions
Prepare the stockholders' equity section of the balance sheet at December 31, 2014.

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