The following accounts appear in the ledger of Niagra Inc. after the books are closed at December 31, 2008.
Common shares, no par value, 500,000 shares authorized, 400,000 shares
issued $400,000
Common stock dividends distributable 80,000
$8 Preferred shares, no par value, 10,000 shares authorized, 3,000 shares
issued 300,000
Retained earnings 950,000
Instructions
Prepare the shareholders' equity section of the balance sheet at December 31, 2008, assuming that retained earnings is restricted for plant expansion in the amount of $200,000.