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Southern Exposure Ltd. begins operations on January 2, 2016. During the year, the following transactions...

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Southern Exposure Ltd. begins operations on January 2, 2016. During the year, the following transactions affect shareholders equity:

1. Southern Exposures articles of incorporation authorizes the issuance of 962,800 common shares, and the issuance of 97,700 preferred shares, which pay an annual dividend of $1.80 per share.
2. A total of 251,840 common shares are issued for $4 a share.
3. A total of 14,260 preferred shares are issued for $13 per share.
4. The full annual dividend on the preferred shares is declared.
5. The dividend on the preferred shares is paid.
6. A dividend of $0.10 per share is declared on the common shares but is not yet paid.
7. The company has net income of $164,200 for the year. (Assume sales of $727,200 and total operating expenses of $563,000.)
8. The dividends on the common shares are paid.
9. The closing entry for the dividends declared accounts is prepared.

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No. Account and explanation Debit Credit 3. 7 (To close revenue account.) (To close expense account.) (To close net income.)

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