Cyan Corp. issued 20,000 shares of $5 par common stock at $10 per share. On December 31, Year 3, Cyan's retained earnings were $300,000. In March Year 4, Cyan reacquired 5,000 shares of its common stock at $20 per share. In June Year 4, Cyan sold 1,000 of these shares to its corporate officers for $25 per share. Cyan uses the cost method to record treasury stock. Net income for the year ended December 31, Year 4 was $60,000. At December 31, Year 4, what amount should Cyan report as retained earnings?

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