Required information Problem 13-4A Analysis of changes in stockholders\' equity

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Required information Problem 13-4A Analysis of changes in stockholders' equity accounts LO C3, P2, P3 [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] The equity sections from Atticus Group's 2016 and 2017 year-end balance sheets follow. Stockholders' Equity (December 31, 2016) Common stock-$4 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 35,000 shares issued and outstanding Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock Retained earnings Total stockholders' equity $ 140,000 100,000 360,000 $ 600,000 Stockholders' Equity (December 31, 2017) Common stock-$4 par value, 100,000 shares $ 164,800 162,000 440,000 766,800 30,000 $ 736,800 authorized, 41,200 shares issued, 4,000 shares in treasury Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock Retained earnings ($30,000 restricted by treasury stock) Less cost of treasury stock Total stockholders' equity The following transactions and events affected its equity during year 2017 Jan. 5 Declared a $0.60 per share cash dividend, date of record January 10 Mar. 20 Purchased treasury stock for cash. Apr. 5 Declared a $0.60 per share cash dividend, date of record April 10. July 5 Declared a $0.60 per share cash dividend, date of record July 10. July 31 Declared a 20% stock dividend when the stock's market value was $14 per share Aug. 14 Issued the stock dividend that was declared on July 31. Oct. 5 Declared a $0.60 per share cash dividend, date of record October 10

Explanation / Answer

(1)

Jan 5

Apr 5

July 5

Oct 5

Outstanding Common shares

35000

31000*

31000

37200**

* 35000 – 4000(treasury stock) = 31000

**31000 * 120% = 37200

(2)

Jan 5

Apr 5

July 5

Oct 5

Cash Dividend Amounts

21000*

18600**

18600

22320***

*35000 * 0.6 = 21000

**31000 * 0.6 = 18600

***37200 * 0.6 = 22320

(3) Amount of capitalization :-

31000 * 20% * $14 = $86800

(4) Cost per share = $30000/4000 = $7.50

Stockholders Equity, April 2 :-

Common Stock - $5 par value, 395000 shares authorized,

231000 shares issued & outstanding

1155000

Paid in Capital in excess of par value, common stock

720000

Retained Earnings

528000

Total Stockholders Equity

2403000

*210000 * 10% * $15 = $315000 decrease in Retained Earnngs

Jan 5

Apr 5

July 5

Oct 5

Outstanding Common shares

35000

31000*

31000

37200**

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