MCQ
1)All of the following must occur before a cash dividend can be
paid except
the net realizable value of the company’s assets must exceed the total of its liabilities and share capital.
the board of directors must approve the dividend.
the company must have profit in the current year.
the company must have sufficient cash or resources to be able to pay its liabilities.
2)The payout ratio is calculated by dividing
total cash dividends paid by net income.
dividends paid per share by year-end share price.
total cash dividends paid by retained earnings.
dividends paid per share by net income.
3)The return on common shareholders’ equity is calculated by
dividing net income
less preferred dividends by average common shareholders’ equity.
by average common shareholders’ equity.
by ending common shareholders’ equity.
less preferred dividends by ending common shareholders’ equity.
4)Two classifications appearing in the share capital section of
the statement of financial position are
preferred shares and common shares.
dividends payable and dividends distributable.
contributed capital and retained earnings.
share capital and retained earnings.
1. the net realizable value of the company’s assets must exceed the total of its liabilities and share capital.
2. The payout ratio is calculated by dividing total cash dividends paid by net income.
3. The return on common shareholders’ equity is calculated by dividing net income
less preferred dividends by average common shareholders’ equity.
4. Two classifications appearing in the share capital section of the statement of financial position are share capital and retained earnings.
1. the net realizable value of the company’s assets must exceed the total of its liabilities and share capital.
2. The payout ratio is calculated by dividing total cash dividends paid by net income.
3. The return on common shareholders’ equity is calculated by dividing net income
less preferred dividends by average common shareholders’ equity.
4. Two classifications appearing in the share capital section of the statement of financial position are share capital and retained earnings.
MCQ 1)All of the following must occur before a cash dividend can be paid except the...
20. The sale of common shares should be recorded as a (a) debit to Retained Earnings and a credit to Cash. (b) debit to Cash and a credit to Retained Earnings. (c) debit to Cash and a credit to Common Shares. (d) debit to Common Shares and a credit to Cash. 21. Dividends in arrears on cumulative preferred shares (a) never have to be paid, even if common dividends are paid. (b) must be paid before common shareholders can receive...
Ayayai Company reported the following amounts in the
stockholders’ equity section of its December 31, 2016, balance
sheet.
Preferred stock, 10%, $100 par (10,000 shares authorized, 1,800
shares issued)
$180,000
Common stock, $5 par (93,000 shares authorized, 18,600 shares
issued)
93,000
Additional paid-in capital
130,000
Retained earnings
467,000
Total
$870,000
During 2017, Ayayai took part in the following transactions
concerning stockholders’ equity.
1.
Paid the annual 2016 $10 per share dividend on preferred stock
and a $2 per share dividend...
Exercise 15-18 Nash Company reported the following amounts in the stockholders' equity section of its December 31, 2016, balance sheet. Preferred stock, 10%, $100 par (10,000 shares authorized, 1,900 shares issued) $190,000 Common stock, $5 par (101,000 shares authorized, 20,200 shares issued) 101,000 Additional paid-in capital 125,000 Retained earnings 431,000 Total $847,000 During 2017, Nash took part in the following transactions concerning stockholders' equity. 1. Paid the annual 2016 $10 per share dividend on preferred stock and a $2 per...
The Russell Corporation stockholder's equity consisted of the following on 1/1/20: Stockholder's Equity Paid in Capital 8% Preferred Stock, $100 par value, cumulative, 50.000 shares authorized, 30,000 shares issued and outstanding $ 3,000,000 In excess of par on preferred stock $ 300,000 Total Paid-in-Capital from Preferred Stock $ 3,300,000 Common Stock, no par, $25 stated value, 1,000,000 shares authorized 400.000 shares issued and outstanding 10,000,000 In excess of stated value on common stock $ 600.000 Total Paid-in-Capital from Common Stock...
The following is a summary of all relevant transactions of Sage Corporation since it was organized in 2020. In 2020, 15,300 shares were authorized and 6,900 shares of common stock ($60 par value) were issued at a price of $67. In 2021, 900 shares were issued as a stock dividend when the stock was selling for $70.290 shares of common stock were bought in 2022 at a cost of $74 per share. These 290 shares are still in the company...
Vaughn Company reported the following amounts in the stockholders' equity section of its December 31, 2019, balance sheet. Preferred stock, 11%, $100 par (10,000 shares authorized, 2,000 shares issued) $200,000 Common stock, $5 par (92,500 shares authorized, 18,500 shares issued) 92,500 Additional paid-in capital 120,000 Retained earnings 413,000 Total $825,500 During 2020, Vaughn took part in the following transactions concerning stockholders' equity. 1. Paid the annual 2019 $11 per share dividend on preferred stock and a $2 per share dividend...
Vaughn Company reported the following amounts in the stockholders' equity section of its December 31, 2019, balance sheet. Preferred stock, 11%, $100 par (10,000 shares authorized, 2,000 shares issued) $200,000 Common stock, $5 par (92,500 shares authorized, 18,500 shares issued) 92,500 Additional paid-in capital 120,000 Retained earnings 413,000 Total $825,500 During 2020, Vaughn took part in the following transactions concerning stockholders' equity. 1. Paid the annual 2019 $11 per share dividend on preferred stock and a $2 per share dividend...
The balance sheet of Florida Cruises, Inc., included the following shareholders’ equity accounts at December 31, 2020: Paid-in capital: Preferred stock, 8.0%, 83,000 shares at $1 par $ 83,000 Common stock, 333,300 shares at $1 par 333,300 Paid-in capital—excess of par, preferred 1,455,000 Paid-in capital—excess of par, common 2,505,000 Retained earnings 8,345,000 Treasury stock, at cost; 3,300 common shares (36,300 ) Total shareholders' equity $ 12,685,000 During 2021, several events and transactions affected the retained earnings of Florida. On March...
On January 1, 2018, Sweetwater Ltd., a private company, had the following shareholders' equity accounts: Preferred shares, $1 noncumulative, unlimited number authorized, none issued Common shares, unlimited number authorized, 2.06 million issued Retained earnings $2,860,000 3,470,000 The following selected transactions occurred during 2018: Jan. 2 Issued 210,000 preferred shares at $25 per share. Feb. 8 Issued 100,000 common shares in exchange for land. On this date, the current value of the land was $210,000. The common shares have not recently...
Oriole Company reported the following amounts in the stockholders' equity section of its December 31, 2019, balance sheet. Preferred stock, 9%, $100 par (10,000 shares authorized, 2,000 shares issued) $200,000 Common stock, $5 par (102,000 shares authorized, 20,400 shares issued) 102,000 Additional paid-in capital 120,000 Retained earnings 495,000 Total $917,000 During 2020, Oriole took part in the following transactions concerning stockholders' equity. 1. Paid the annual 2019 $9 per share dividend on preferred stock and a $2 per share dividend...