Reference no: EM133021001
Question - The Torre Company has the following stockholders' equity account balances in stockholders equity on December 31.
Common Stock - $5 par, 60,000 shares issued $370,000
Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par-Common Stock 610,000
Preferred Stock - $100 par, 5,000 shares issued 590,000
Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par-Preferred 160,000
Retained Earnings 300,000
Treasury Stock (cost - $10 per share) 70,000
If net income for the year was $110,000 and a preferred stock dividend of $20,000 was paid, what was the beginning value of retained earnings?