The Income Statement for Dodson Corporation Reported Net Income of $22,400

Essay

The income statement for Dodson Corporation reported net income of $22,400 for the year ended December 31 before considering the following:
$\bullet$ During the year the company purchased available-for-sale securities.
$\bullet$ At year end, the fair value of the investment portfolio was $2,100 more than cost.
$\bullet$ The balance of Retained Earnings was $83,000 on January 1.
$\bullet$ Dodson Corporation paid $9,000 in cash dividends during the year.
Calculate the balance of Retained Earnings on December 31.