Exam 16: Retained Earnings and Earnings Per Share

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The two defined sections of stockholders' equity under IFRS are

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Basic earnings per share is computed as

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On January 1, 2016, Kiper Corporation had 12,000 shares of common stock outstanding. Kiper reacquired 1,000 shares on May 1, and issued another 5,000 shares on September 1. The company also has 10,000 shares of $20 par, 10%, noncumulative preferred stock outstanding on which no dividends have been declared during the last two years. The company had a $28,360 loss for the year. What is the basic earnings per share for the year?

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Robertson Company had 40,000 shares of common stock outstanding during 2016 and compensatory share options to purchase 5,000 shares of common stock at $10 a share plus a $3 a share unrecognized compensation cost net of tax). The average market price is $20 a share. The company also had 7% convertible preferred stock on which dividends of $9,000 were declared. Each preferred share is convertible into 6,000 common shares. Robertson's after- tax net income was $88,000, and the tax rate was 40%. Required: Compute 2016 diluted earnings per share for Robertson Company.

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Match the appropriate key term with the correct definition below.
investors listed on the stockholders' ledger will receive dividends
deficit
not enough cash to pay a dividend, a promissory note is issued
restriction
common stock outstanding and possibly nonconvertible preferred stock
date of record
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investors listed on the stockholders' ledger will receive dividends
deficit
not enough cash to pay a dividend, a promissory note is issued
restriction
common stock outstanding and possibly nonconvertible preferred stock
date of record
It is the assumption that all convertible stocks or bonds have been converted into common stock at the beginning of the earliest reporting period
potential common shares
negative retained earnings
ex-dividend date
return of capital rather than a distribution of earnings
liquidating dividends
stock stops selling with dividends attached
if-converted method
unavailable for dividends
appropriation
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Graham, Inc. began 2017 with 25,000 common shares outstanding and issued a 20% stock dividend on August 1. The company issued 6,000 shares on December 1. Graham also has 18,000 shares of 9%, $20 par, cumulative preferred stock outstanding on which no dividends have been paid during either 2016 or 2017. Net income for 2017 was $175,600. Required: Compute Graham, Inc.'s basic earnings per share for 2017.

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Which of the following could be a component of other comprehensive income loss)?

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On January 1, 2016, Bennett Corporation had 20,000 shares of common shares outstanding. During the year, it sold another 2,600 shares on July 1 and reacquired 600 shares on November 1. The corporation earned $337,600 net income. The company also has 15,000 shares of $10 par value, 6%, cumulative preferred stock on which no dividends have been declared for the last two years. What is the basic earnings per share for the year?

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When a corporation has contingently issuable common stock for which the conditions have not been met for issuance, the shares are included in

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Major Corporation had 50,000 shares of common stock outstanding during 2016 with the following characteristics: Major Corporation had 50,000 shares of common stock outstanding during 2016 with the following characteristics:    The company also has compensatory share options to purchase 5,000 shares of common stock at $40 a share during the year. The unrecognized compensation cost net of tax) related to these share options is $5 per share. Net income for the year was $60,600. Required: Compute the basic and diluted earnings per share for Major Corporation. The company also has compensatory share options to purchase 5,000 shares of common stock at $40 a share during the year. The unrecognized compensation cost net of tax) related to these share options is $5 per share. Net income for the year was $60,600. Required: Compute the basic and diluted earnings per share for Major Corporation.

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Under the treasury stock method, the number of shares of common stock assumed to be reacquired is determined by using the

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Which of the following items would be included in a basic earnings per share calculation?

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A convertible security may have the appearance of being individually dilutive but in fact be antidilutive when viewed with combinations of other convertible securities.

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During 2016, Penny Co. had net income of $200,000 including after-tax interest expense of $30,000 on convertible bonds. The $300,000 face value of convertible bonds can be converted into common stock at the rate of 300 shares per $1,000 bond. Prior to the conversion, there were 400,000 shares of common stock outstanding. What is the amount of fully diluted earnings per share?

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Differences exist between IFRS and GAAP in the reporting of EPS. Which of the following areas is not an area of difference?

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The potential dilutive effect of the exercise of share options or warrants will affect which of the following when calculating diluted earnings per share?

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List the 5 types of dividends.

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On January 1, a corporation had 25,000 shares of common stock outstanding. An additional 10,000 shares were issued on July 1, and on November 1, the company declared a 2-for-1 stock split. What is the denominator in the earnings per share calculation?

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All of the following types of dividends will result in an increase in liabilities as a result of the declaration of the dividend except a

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On January 1, a corporation had 15,380 shares of common stock outstanding. On August 1, it sold an additional 5,000 shares. During the year, dividends of $4,800 and $56,000 were declared and paid on the common and preferred stock, respectively. Net income for the year was $250,000. What was the basic earnings per share for the year Rounded to the nearest cent)?

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