As Part of a Careers in Accounting Program Sponsored by Accounting

Essay

As part of a Careers in Accounting program sponsored by accounting organizations and supported by your company you will be taking a group of high-school students through the accounting department in your company. You will also provide them with various materials to explain the work of an accountant. One of the materials you will provide is the Stockholders' Equity section of a recent balance sheet.
Required:
Prepare a sentence or two explaining each major section: Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital and Retained Earnings. You should try to be brief but clear.