The stockholders' equity accounts of Miley Corporation on January 1, 2014, were as follows.
Preferred Stock (7%, $100 par noncumulative, 4,900 shares authorized) $294,000
Common Stock ($3 stated value, 310,400 shares authorized) 744,960
Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par Value - Preferred Stock 14,700
Paid-in Capital in Excess of Stated Value - Common Stock 496,640
Retained Earnings 679,600
Treasury Stock 39,200
During 2014, the corporation had the following transactions and events pertaining to its stockholders' equity.
Feb 1 Issued 4,500 shares of common stock for $27,000
Mar 20 Purchased 1,820 additional shares of common treasury stock at $8 per share
Oct 1 Declared a 7% cash dividend on preferred stock, payable November 1
Nov 1 Paid the dividend declared on October 1
Dec 1 Declared a $0.60 per share cash dividend to common stockholders of record on December 15, payable December 31, 2014
Dec 31 Determined that net income for the year was $275,800. Paid the dividend declared on December 1.
1. Journalize the transactions
2. Enter the beginning balances in the accounts and post the journal entries to the stockholders' equity accounts
3. Prepare the stockholders' equity section of the balance sheet at December 31, 2014
4. Calculate the payout ratio, earnings per share, and return on common stockholders' equity.