Question: On December 3 1 , 2 0 2 2 , the Stockholders Equity Section of Duncan Corp. was as follows: Common Stock, par value $

On December 31,2022, the Stockholders Equity Section of Duncan Corp. was as follows:
Common Stock, par value $1(authorized 100,000 shares issued $20,000
and outstanding 20,000 shares)
Additional paid-in Capital 280,000
Retained Earnings 800,000
Total Stockholders Equity $1,100,000
On January 1,2022 Duncan issued 20,000 shares for $15/share.
During 2023, Duncan has the following transactions:
On January 15,2023 Duncan reacquires 2,000 shares at a cost of $22/share and holds these shares in treasury
On April 30,2023 Duncan reissues 500 shares of treasury stock for $25/share
On September 30,2023 Duncan reissues 600 shares of treasury stock for $19/share
On December 31,2023 Duncan declares a 30% stock dividend and accordingly issues 5,580 shares. The stocks fair value at that time is $23/share.
For the year ended 2023, Duncan reports earnings of $7,500.
What amount should the company report as retained earnings on its December 31,2023 balance sheet?

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