Deck 13: Equity Financing
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Deck 13: Equity Financing
1
Current financial accounting standards require
A) the use of the fair value method, but not the intrinsic value method.
B) the use of the fair value method and the intrinsic value method to account for each plan.
C) disclosure in the notes to the financial statements of compensation expense under the fair value method if the intrinsic value method is used.
D) disclosure in the notes to the financial statements of compensation expense under the intrinsic value method if the fair value method is used.
A) the use of the fair value method, but not the intrinsic value method.
B) the use of the fair value method and the intrinsic value method to account for each plan.
C) disclosure in the notes to the financial statements of compensation expense under the fair value method if the intrinsic value method is used.
D) disclosure in the notes to the financial statements of compensation expense under the intrinsic value method if the fair value method is used.
A
2
On February 1, authorized common stock was sold on a subscription basis at a price in excess of par value, and 20 percent of the subscription price was collected. On May 1, the remaining 80 percent of the subscription price was collected. Additional Paid-In Capital would increase on


C
3
The use of equity reserves under international accounting standards
A) is strictly voluntary on the part of the management of a company.
B) is based on whether a reserve is part of distributable or nondistributable equity.
C) is primarily for the benefit of shareholders rather than creditors.
D) results in the elimination of the retained earnings category from the total equity of a company.
A) is strictly voluntary on the part of the management of a company.
B) is based on whether a reserve is part of distributable or nondistributable equity.
C) is primarily for the benefit of shareholders rather than creditors.
D) results in the elimination of the retained earnings category from the total equity of a company.
B
4
Gains and losses on the purchase and resale of treasury stock may be reflected only in
A) paid-in capital accounts.
B) paid-in capital and retained earnings accounts.
C) income, paid-in capital, and retaining earnings accounts.
D) income and paid-in capital accounts.
A) paid-in capital accounts.
B) paid-in capital and retained earnings accounts.
C) income, paid-in capital, and retaining earnings accounts.
D) income and paid-in capital accounts.
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5
Farnon Company has not declared or paid dividends on its cumulative preferred stock in the last three years. These dividends should be reported
A) in a note to the financial statements.
B) as a reduction in stockholders' equity.
C) as a current liability.
D) as a noncurrent liability.
A) in a note to the financial statements.
B) as a reduction in stockholders' equity.
C) as a current liability.
D) as a noncurrent liability.
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6
An adjustment to retained earnings as a result of a conversion of preferred stock to common stock most likely would occur when
A) par value of the preferred stock is high relative to fair value of the common stock.
B) par value of the common stock is less than the book value of the preferred stock.
C) par value of the common stock exceeds the book value of the preferred stock.
D) par value of the preferred stock is low relative to fair value of the common.
A) par value of the preferred stock is high relative to fair value of the common stock.
B) par value of the common stock is less than the book value of the preferred stock.
C) par value of the common stock exceeds the book value of the preferred stock.
D) par value of the preferred stock is low relative to fair value of the common.
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7
Which of the following is not a component of comprehensive income?
A) Asset revaluation reserve
B) Net income
C) Foreign currency translation adjustment
D) Minimum pension liability adjustment
A) Asset revaluation reserve
B) Net income
C) Foreign currency translation adjustment
D) Minimum pension liability adjustment
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8
Which of the following is not one of the basic shareholders rights?
A) The right to participate in earnings
B) The right to maintain one's proportional interest in the corporation
C) The right to participate in the proceeds of the sale of corporate assets upon liquidation of the corporation
D) The right to inspect the accounting records of the corporation
A) The right to participate in earnings
B) The right to maintain one's proportional interest in the corporation
C) The right to participate in the proceeds of the sale of corporate assets upon liquidation of the corporation
D) The right to inspect the accounting records of the corporation
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9
Which of the following is most likely to be found in state laws regarding payment of dividends?
A) Dividends may be paid from legal capital.
B) Retained earnings are available for dividends unless restricted by contract or by statute.
C) Unrealized capital is available for any type of dividend.
D) Capital from donated assets is available for dividends.
A) Dividends may be paid from legal capital.
B) Retained earnings are available for dividends unless restricted by contract or by statute.
C) Unrealized capital is available for any type of dividend.
D) Capital from donated assets is available for dividends.
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10
A company issued rights to its existing shareholders to acquire, at $15 per share, 5,000 unissued shares of common stock with a par value of $10 per share. Common Stock will be credited at
A) $15 per share when the rights are exercised.
B) $15 per share when the rights are issued.
C) $10 per share when the rights are exercised.
D) $10 per share when the rights are issued.
A) $15 per share when the rights are exercised.
B) $15 per share when the rights are issued.
C) $10 per share when the rights are exercised.
D) $10 per share when the rights are issued.
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11
Which of the following is least likely to affect the retained earnings balance?
A) Conversion of preferred stock into common stock
B) Stock splits
C) Treasury stock transactions
D) Stock dividends
A) Conversion of preferred stock into common stock
B) Stock splits
C) Treasury stock transactions
D) Stock dividends
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12
Stock warrants outstanding should be classified as
A) liabilities.
B) reductions of capital contributed in excess of par value.
C) capital stock.
D) additions to contributed capital.
A) liabilities.
B) reductions of capital contributed in excess of par value.
C) capital stock.
D) additions to contributed capital.
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13
The issuance of shares of preferred stock to shareholders
A) increases preferred stock outstanding.
B) has no effect on preferred stock outstanding.
C) increases preferred stock authorized.
D) decreases preferred stock authorized.
A) increases preferred stock outstanding.
B) has no effect on preferred stock outstanding.
C) increases preferred stock authorized.
D) decreases preferred stock authorized.
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14
The par value of common stock represents the
A) liquidation value of the stock.
B) book value of the stock.
C) legal nominal value assigned to the stock.
D) amount received by the corporation when the stock was originally issued.
A) liquidation value of the stock.
B) book value of the stock.
C) legal nominal value assigned to the stock.
D) amount received by the corporation when the stock was originally issued.
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15
A company issued rights to its existing shareholders to purchase for par unissued shares of common stock with a par value of $10 per share. When the market value of the common stock was $12 per share, the rights were exercised. Common Stock should be credited at $10 per share and
A) Paid-In Capital from Stock Rights credited at $2 per share.
B) Additional Paid-In Capital credited at $2 per share.
C) Retained Earnings credited at $2 per share.
D) no credit made to Additional Paid-In Capital or Retained Earnings.
A) Paid-In Capital from Stock Rights credited at $2 per share.
B) Additional Paid-In Capital credited at $2 per share.
C) Retained Earnings credited at $2 per share.
D) no credit made to Additional Paid-In Capital or Retained Earnings.
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16
The entry to record the issuance of common stock for fully paid stock subscriptions is
A) a memorandum entry.
B) Common Stock Subscribed, Common Stock Additional Paid-In Capital.
C) Common Stock Subscribed, Subscriptions Receivable.
D) Common Stock Subscribed, Common Stock.
A) a memorandum entry.
B) Common Stock Subscribed, Common Stock Additional Paid-In Capital.
C) Common Stock Subscribed, Subscriptions Receivable.
D) Common Stock Subscribed, Common Stock.
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17
Which of the following features of preferred stock would most likely be opposed by common shareholders?
A) Par or stated value
B) Callable
C) Redeemable
D) Participating
A) Par or stated value
B) Callable
C) Redeemable
D) Participating
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18
Which of the following shareholder rights is most commonly enhanced in an issue of preferred stock?
A) The right to vote for the board of directors
B) The right to maintain one's proportional interest in the corporation
C) The right to receive a full cash dividend before dividends are paid to other classes of stock
D) The right to vote on major corporate issues
A) The right to vote for the board of directors
B) The right to maintain one's proportional interest in the corporation
C) The right to receive a full cash dividend before dividends are paid to other classes of stock
D) The right to vote on major corporate issues
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19
The exercise price and market price of stock under a fixed compensatory stock option plan are equal on the grant date. The fair value of the options is greater than the option price. Under the fair value method,
A) compensation expense will be recognized in connection with the option plan.
B) no compensation expense will be recognized in connection with the option plan.
C) deferred compensation will be recognized.
D) no paid-in capital from stock options will be recognized.
A) compensation expense will be recognized in connection with the option plan.
B) no compensation expense will be recognized in connection with the option plan.
C) deferred compensation will be recognized.
D) no paid-in capital from stock options will be recognized.
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20
Which of the following is an appropriate presentation of treasury stock?
A) As a marketable security
B) As a deduction at cost from total stockholders' equity
C) As a deduction at cost from total contingent liabilities
D) As a deduction at par from total stockholders' equity
A) As a marketable security
B) As a deduction at cost from total stockholders' equity
C) As a deduction at cost from total contingent liabilities
D) As a deduction at par from total stockholders' equity
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21
A restriction of retained earnings is most likely to be required by
A) incurring a net loss in the current year.
B) incurring a net loss in the prior year.
C) purchasing treasury stock.
D) reissuing treasury stock.
A) incurring a net loss in the current year.
B) incurring a net loss in the prior year.
C) purchasing treasury stock.
D) reissuing treasury stock.
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22
Treasury stock was acquired for cash at a price in excess of its par value. The treasury stock was subsequently reissued for cash at a price in excess of its acquisition price. Assuming that the cost method of accounting for treasury stock transactions is used, what is the effect on retained earnings?


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23
Five thousand shares of common stock with a par value of $10 per share were issued initially at $12 per share. Subsequently, 1,000 of these shares were acquired as treasury stock at $15 per share. Assuming that the par value method of accounting for treasury stock transactions is used, what is the effect of the acquisition of the treasury stock on each of the following?


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24
When a property dividend is declared and the book value of the property exceeds its market value, the dividend is recorded at the
A) market value of the property at the date of distribution.
B) book value of the property at the date of declaration.
C) book value of the property at the date of distribution if it still exceeds the market value of the property at the date of declaration.
D) market value of the property at the date of declaration.
A) market value of the property at the date of distribution.
B) book value of the property at the date of declaration.
C) book value of the property at the date of distribution if it still exceeds the market value of the property at the date of declaration.
D) market value of the property at the date of declaration.
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25
When a property dividend is declared and the market value of the property exceeds its book value, the excess is credited to
A) Gain on Distribution of Property Dividends.
B) Retained Earnings.
C) Additional Paid-In Capital.
D) the related asset account.
A) Gain on Distribution of Property Dividends.
B) Retained Earnings.
C) Additional Paid-In Capital.
D) the related asset account.
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26
When treasury stock is purchased for more than its par value, Treasury Stock is debited for the purchase price under which of the following methods?


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27
Undistributed stock dividends should be reported as
A) a current liability.
B) an addition to capital stock outstanding.
C) a reduction in total stockholders' equity.
D) a note to the financial statements.
A) a current liability.
B) an addition to capital stock outstanding.
C) a reduction in total stockholders' equity.
D) a note to the financial statements.
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28
Unlike a stock split, a stock dividend requires a formal journal entry in the financial accounting records because stock dividends
A) increase the relative book value of an individual's stock holdings.
B) increase the stockholders' equity in the issuing firm.
C) are payable on the date they are declared.
D) represent a transfer from Retained Earnings to Capital Stock.
A) increase the relative book value of an individual's stock holdings.
B) increase the stockholders' equity in the issuing firm.
C) are payable on the date they are declared.
D) represent a transfer from Retained Earnings to Capital Stock.
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29
How would retained earnings be affected by the declaration of each of the following?


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30
How would the declaration of a liquidating dividend by a corporation affect each of the following?


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31
When a portion of stockholders' original investment is returned in the form of a dividend, it is called a
A) compensating dividend.
B) liquidating dividend.
C) property dividend.
D) equity dividend.
A) compensating dividend.
B) liquidating dividend.
C) property dividend.
D) equity dividend.
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32
When a dividend is declared and paid in stock,
A) total stockholders' equity does not change.
B) total stockholders' equity decreases.
C) the current ratio increases.
D) the amount of working capital decreases.
A) total stockholders' equity does not change.
B) total stockholders' equity decreases.
C) the current ratio increases.
D) the amount of working capital decreases.
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33
At the date of the financial statements, common stock shares issued would exceed common stock shares outstanding as a result of the
A) declaration of a stock split.
B) declaration of a stock dividend.
C) purchase of treasury stock.
D) payment in full of subscribed stock.
A) declaration of a stock split.
B) declaration of a stock dividend.
C) purchase of treasury stock.
D) payment in full of subscribed stock.
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34
Which of the following is issued to shareholders by a corporation as evidence of the ownership of rights to acquire its unissued or treasury stock?
A) Stock options
B) Stock rights
C) Stock dividends
D) Stock subscriptions
A) Stock options
B) Stock rights
C) Stock dividends
D) Stock subscriptions
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35
If 40 percent of the recent dividend paid by Packers Corporation was correctly considered to be a liquidating dividend, how would this distribution affect each of the following accounts?


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36
Select the statement that is incorrect concerning the appropriations of retained earnings.
A) Appropriations of retained earnings do not change the total amount of stockholders' equity.
B) Appropriations of retained earnings reflect funds set aside for a designated purpose, such as plant expansion.
C) Appropriations of retained earnings can be made as a result of contractual requirements.
D) Appropriations of retained earnings can be made at the discretion of the board of directors.
A) Appropriations of retained earnings do not change the total amount of stockholders' equity.
B) Appropriations of retained earnings reflect funds set aside for a designated purpose, such as plant expansion.
C) Appropriations of retained earnings can be made as a result of contractual requirements.
D) Appropriations of retained earnings can be made at the discretion of the board of directors.
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37
On July 31, 2010, Lakers Corporation purchased 500,000 shares of Celtic Corporation. On December 31, 2011, Lakers distributed 250,000 shares of Celtic stock as a dividend to Lakers' stockholders. This is an example of a
A) liquidating dividend.
B) investment dividend.
C) property dividend.
D) stock dividend.
A) liquidating dividend.
B) investment dividend.
C) property dividend.
D) stock dividend.
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38
When treasury stock is purchased for cash at more than its par value, what is the effect on total stockholders' equity under each of the following methods?


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39
A company declared a cash dividend on its common stock in December 2010, payable in January 2011. Retained Earnings would
A) increase on the date of declaration.
B) not be affected on the date of declaration.
C) not be affected on the date of payment.
D) decrease on the date of payment.
A) increase on the date of declaration.
B) not be affected on the date of declaration.
C) not be affected on the date of payment.
D) decrease on the date of payment.
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40
A company issued rights to its existing shareholders to purchase, for $30 per share, unissued shares of $15 par value common stock. When the rights lapse,
A) Additional Paid-In Capital will be credited.
B) Stock Rights Outstanding will be debited.
C) Gain on Lapse of Stock Rights will be credited.
D) no entry will be made.
A) Additional Paid-In Capital will be credited.
B) Stock Rights Outstanding will be debited.
C) Gain on Lapse of Stock Rights will be credited.
D) no entry will be made.
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41
Thorpe Corporation holds 10,000 shares of its $10 par common stock as treasury stock, which was purchased in 2010 at a cost of $120,000. On December 10, 2011, Thorpe sold all 10,000 shares for $210,000. Assuming that Thorpe used the cost method of accounting for treasury stock, this sale would result in a credit to
A) Paid-In Capital from Treasury Stock of $90,000.
B) Paid-In Capital from Treasury Stock of $110,000.
C) Gain on Sale of Treasury Stock of $90,000.
D) Retained Earnings of $90,000.
A) Paid-In Capital from Treasury Stock of $90,000.
B) Paid-In Capital from Treasury Stock of $110,000.
C) Gain on Sale of Treasury Stock of $90,000.
D) Retained Earnings of $90,000.
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42
Cox Corporation was organized on January 1, 2010, at which date it issued 100,000 shares of $10 par common stock at $15 per share. During the period January 1, 2010, through December 31, 2012, Cox reported net income of $450,000 and paid cash dividends of $230,000. On January 10, 2012, Cox purchased 6,000 shares of its common stock at $12 per share. On December 31, 2012, Cox sold 4,000 treasury shares at $8 per share. Cox uses the cost method of accounting for treasury shares. What is Cox's total stockholders' equity on December 31, 2012?
A) $1,720,000
B) $1,704,000
C) $1,688,000
D) $1,680,000
A) $1,720,000
B) $1,704,000
C) $1,688,000
D) $1,680,000
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43
How would the declaration of a 10 percent stock dividend by a corporation affect each of the following on its books?


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44
Thomas Company reported the following for the year ended December 31, 2011 (all items are net of income taxes):

Comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2011, would be
A) ($74).
B) $1,226.
C) $1,426.
D) $126.

Comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2011, would be
A) ($74).
B) $1,226.
C) $1,426.
D) $126.
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45
On June 1, Mason Company issued 8,000 shares of its $10 par common stock to Dixon for a tract of land. The stock had a fair market value of $18 per share on this date. On Dixon's last property tax bill, the land was assessed at $96,000. Mason should record an increase in Additional Paid-In Capital of
A) $96,000.
B) $64,000.
C) $40,000.
D) $16,000.
A) $96,000.
B) $64,000.
C) $40,000.
D) $16,000.
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46
On July 1, Black Corporation had 200,000 shares of $10 par common stock outstanding. The market price of the stock was $12 per share. On the same date, Black declared a 1-for-2 reverse stock split. The par value of the stock was increased from $10 to $20, and one new $20 par share was issued for each two $10 par shares outstanding. Immediately before the 1-for-2 reverse stock split, Black's additional paid-in capital was $650,000. What should be the balance in Black's additional paid-in capital account immediately after the reverse stock split?
A) $450,000
B) $650,000
C) $850,000
D) $1,050,000
A) $450,000
B) $650,000
C) $850,000
D) $1,050,000
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47
On June 1, 2011, Patriot Corporation declared a stock dividend entitling its stockholders to one additional share for each share held. At the time the dividend was declared, the market value of the stock was $10 per share and the par value was $5 per share. On this date Patriot had 1,000,000 shares of common stock authorized of which 600,000 shares were outstanding. Assuming the par value of the stock was not changed, what entry should Patriot make to record this transaction?
A) Retained Earnings ............. 6,000,000 Common Stock Dividend Distributable 3,000,000
Capital in Excess of Par..... 3,000,000
B) Stock Dividend Payable ........ 6,000,000 Common Stock Dividend Distributable. 3,000,000
Capital in Excess of Par..... 3,000,000
C) Retained Earnings.............. 3,000,000 Common Stock Dividend Distributable 3,000,000
D) No entry
A) Retained Earnings ............. 6,000,000 Common Stock Dividend Distributable 3,000,000
Capital in Excess of Par..... 3,000,000
B) Stock Dividend Payable ........ 6,000,000 Common Stock Dividend Distributable. 3,000,000
Capital in Excess of Par..... 3,000,000
C) Retained Earnings.............. 3,000,000 Common Stock Dividend Distributable 3,000,000
D) No entry
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48
On February 24, BMC Company purchased 4,000 shares of Winn Corp.'s newly issued 6 percent cumulative $75 par preferred stock for $304,000. Each share carried one detachable stock warrant entitling the holder to acquire at $10 one share of Winn no-par common stock. On February 25, the market price of the preferred stock ex-warrants was $72 per share, and the market price of the stock warrants was $8 per warrant. On December 29, BMC sold all the stock warrants for $41,000. The gain on the sale of the stock warrants was
A) $0.
B) $1,000.
C) $9,000.
D) $10,600.
A) $0.
B) $1,000.
C) $9,000.
D) $10,600.
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49
Victor Corporation was organized on January 2 with 100,000 authorized shares of $10 par value common stock. During the year, Victor had the following capital transactions:

Victor used the par value method to record the purchase of the treasury shares.
What would be the balance in the paid-in capital from treasury stock account at December 31?
A) $0
B) $5,000
C) $15,000
D) $20,000

Victor used the par value method to record the purchase of the treasury shares.
What would be the balance in the paid-in capital from treasury stock account at December 31?
A) $0
B) $5,000
C) $15,000
D) $20,000
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50
The Amelia Corporation was incorporated on January 1, 2011, with the following authorized capitalization:

During 2011, Amelia issued 24,000 shares of common stock for a total of $1,200,000 and 6,000 shares of preferred stock at $16 per share. In addition, on December 20, 2011, subscriptions for 2,000 shares of preferred stock were taken at a purchase price of $17. These subscribed shares were paid for on January 2, 2012. What should Amelia report as total contributed capital on its December 31, 2011, balance sheet?
A) $1,040,000
B) $1,262,000
C) $1,296,000
D) $1,330,000

During 2011, Amelia issued 24,000 shares of common stock for a total of $1,200,000 and 6,000 shares of preferred stock at $16 per share. In addition, on December 20, 2011, subscriptions for 2,000 shares of preferred stock were taken at a purchase price of $17. These subscribed shares were paid for on January 2, 2012. What should Amelia report as total contributed capital on its December 31, 2011, balance sheet?
A) $1,040,000
B) $1,262,000
C) $1,296,000
D) $1,330,000
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51
On January 2, 2011, Stoner Corporation granted stock options to key employees for the purchase of 60,000 shares of the company's common stock at $25 per share. The options are intended to compensate employees for the next two years. The options are exercisable within a four-year period beginning January 1, 2013, by grantees still in the employ of the company. The fair value of the option determined by an option pricing model is $7 at the grant date. Stoner plans to distribute up to 60,000 shares of treasury stock when options are exercised. The treasury stock was acquired by Stoner at a cost of $28 per share and was recorded under the cost method. Assume that no stock options were terminated during the year. How much should Stoner charge to Compensation Expense for the year ended December 31, 2011?
A) $420,000
B) $210,000
C) $180,000
D) $90,000
A) $420,000
B) $210,000
C) $180,000
D) $90,000
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52
On July 1, Rainbow Corporation issued 2,000 shares of its $10 par common and 4,000 shares of its $10 par preferred stock for a lump sum of $80,000. At this date, Rainbow's common stock was selling for $18 per share and the preferred stock for $13.50 per share. The amount of proceeds allocated to Rainbow's preferred stock should be
A) $40,000.
B) $48,000.
C) $54,000.
D) $60,000.
A) $40,000.
B) $48,000.
C) $54,000.
D) $60,000.
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53
On December 10, Daniel Co. split its stock 5-for-2 when the market value was $65 per share. Prior to the split, Daniel had 200,000 shares of $15 par value stock. After the split, Daniel's outstanding shares would be
A) 1,000,000.
B) 200,000.
C) 300,000.
D) 500,000.
A) 1,000,000.
B) 200,000.
C) 300,000.
D) 500,000.
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54
Harbottle Corporation was organized on January 3, 2011, with authorized capital of 100,000 shares of $10 par common stock. During 2011, Harbottle had the following transactions affecting stockholders' equity:

The cost method was used to record the treasury stock transaction. Harbottle's net income for 2011 is $300,000. What is the amount of stockholders' equity at December 31, 2011?
A) $640,000
B) $702,000
C) $708,000
D) $720,000

The cost method was used to record the treasury stock transaction. Harbottle's net income for 2011 is $300,000. What is the amount of stockholders' equity at December 31, 2011?
A) $640,000
B) $702,000
C) $708,000
D) $720,000
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55
On December 10, Daniel Co. split its stock 5-for-2 when the market value was $65 per share. Prior to the split, Daniel had 200,000 shares of $15 par value stock. After the split, the par value of the stock was
A) $3.
B) $6.
C) $15.
D) $26.
A) $3.
B) $6.
C) $15.
D) $26.
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56
Beldon Co. was organized on January 2, 2011, with the following capital structure:

Beldon's net income for the year ended December 31, 2011, was $900,000, but no dividends were declared. Beldon's balance sheet would report Dividends Payable at December 31, 2011, of
A) $90,000.
B) $20,000.
C) $2,000.
D) $0.

Beldon's net income for the year ended December 31, 2011, was $900,000, but no dividends were declared. Beldon's balance sheet would report Dividends Payable at December 31, 2011, of
A) $90,000.
B) $20,000.
C) $2,000.
D) $0.
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57
On September 20, 2011, Nozzle Corporation declared the distribution of the following dividend to its stockholders of record as of September 30, 2011:

The entry to record the declaration of the property dividend would include a debit to Retained Earnings of
A) $1,575,000.
B) $1,450,000.
C) $850,000.
D) $600,000.

The entry to record the declaration of the property dividend would include a debit to Retained Earnings of
A) $1,575,000.
B) $1,450,000.
C) $850,000.
D) $600,000.
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58
In 2011, Wyatt Corporation issued for $110 per share, 15,000 shares of $100 par value convertible preferred stock. One share of preferred stock may be converted into three shares of Wyatt's $25 par value common stock at the option of the preferred shareholder. On December 31, 2012, all of the preferred stock was converted into common stock. The market value of the common stock at the conversion date was $40 per share. What amount should be credited to the common stock account on December 31, 2012?
A) $1,125,000
B) $1,500,000
C) $1,650,000
D) $1,800,000
A) $1,125,000
B) $1,500,000
C) $1,650,000
D) $1,800,000
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59
Clayton Co. owned 30,000 common shares of Dayton Corporation purchased in 2008 for $540,000. On September 20, 2011, Clayton declared a property dividend of 1 share of Dayton for every 5 shares of Clayton stock held by a stockholder. On that date, there were 50,000 common shares of Clayton outstanding, and the market value of Dayton shares was $30 per share. The entry to record the declaration of the property dividend would include a debit to Retained Earnings of
A) $0.
B) $300,000.
C) $360,000.
D) $540,000.
A) $0.
B) $300,000.
C) $360,000.
D) $540,000.
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60
On March 2, 2011, Ross Corporation issued 4,000 shares of 6 percent cumulative $100 par value preferred stock for $434,000. Each preferred share carried one nondetachable stock warrant which entitled the holder to acquire, at $17, one share of Ross $10 par common stock. On March 2, 2011, the market price of the preferred stock (without warrants) was $90 per share and the market price of the stock warrants was $15 per warrant. The amount credited to Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par-Preferred by Ross on the issuance of the stock was
A) $0.
B) $8,000.
C) $34,000.
D) $62,000.
A) $0.
B) $8,000.
C) $34,000.
D) $62,000.
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61
On September 1, 2011, Steelers Corporation declared and issued a 20 percent common stock dividend. Prior to this date, Steelers had 20,000 shares of $2 par value common stock that were both issued and outstanding. The market value of Steelers' stock was $20 per share at the time the dividend was issued. As a result of this stock dividend, Steelers' total stockholders' equity
A) decreased by $40,000.
B) decreased by $400,000.
C) increased by $400,000.
D) did not change.
A) decreased by $40,000.
B) decreased by $400,000.
C) increased by $400,000.
D) did not change.
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62
Cohen Corporation owns 1,000 shares of common stock of Berg, Inc., a large publicly traded company listed on a major stock exchange. If Berg issues a 20 percent stock dividend when the par value is $10 per share and the market value is $70 per share, how much and what type of income should Cohen report?
A) $0
B) $2,000 ordinary income
C) $14,000 ordinary income
D) $2,000 ordinary income and $12,000 extraordinary income
A) $0
B) $2,000 ordinary income
C) $14,000 ordinary income
D) $2,000 ordinary income and $12,000 extraordinary income
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63
The following information pertains to Rondo Corp. for the year ended September 30, 2011:
Prepare a statement of retained earnings for Rondo Corp. for the year ended September 30, 2011.

Prepare a statement of retained earnings for Rondo Corp. for the year ended September 30, 2011.
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64
The following data are extracted from the stockholders' equity section of the balance sheet of Guthrie Corporation:

During 2011, the corporation declared and paid cash dividends of $7,500 and also declared and issued a stock dividend. There were no other changes in stock issued and outstanding during 2011. Net income for 2011 was
A) $2,300.
B) $9,800.
C) $10,800.
D) $14,800.

During 2011, the corporation declared and paid cash dividends of $7,500 and also declared and issued a stock dividend. There were no other changes in stock issued and outstanding during 2011. Net income for 2011 was
A) $2,300.
B) $9,800.
C) $10,800.
D) $14,800.
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65
The following was abstracted from the accounts of the Oak Corp. at year-end:

What should be the current balance of Retained Earnings?
A) $260,000
B) $290,000
C) $305,000
D) $335,000

What should be the current balance of Retained Earnings?
A) $260,000
B) $290,000
C) $305,000
D) $335,000
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66
Barker Corp. received a charter authorizing 120,000 shares of common stock at $15 par value per share. During the first year of operations, 40,000 shares were sold at $28 per share. 600 shares were issued in payment of a current operating debt of $18,600. In the first year, the net income was $142,000.
During the year, dividends of $36,000 were paid to stockholders. At the end of the year, total liabilities were $82,000. Use the given data to compute the following items at the end of the first year (show all computations):

During the year, dividends of $36,000 were paid to stockholders. At the end of the year, total liabilities were $82,000. Use the given data to compute the following items at the end of the first year (show all computations):

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67
On January 1, 2011, the records of the Gerrard Corporation showed these balances:
During 2011 and 2012, these transactions occurred:
Provide the entries to record the declaration and payment of the stock dividends during 2011 and 2012.

During 2011 and 2012, these transactions occurred:

Provide the entries to record the declaration and payment of the stock dividends during 2011 and 2012.
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68
On July 23, Trimble Company declared a cash dividend totaling $80,000. Stockholders were notified that $15,000 of this dividend represented a liquidating dividend. At the time, the balance in Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par was $113,000.
Make the journal entries to record (1) the declaration and (2) the payment of this dividend.
Make the journal entries to record (1) the declaration and (2) the payment of this dividend.
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69
The stockholders' equity section of Dolphin Corporation as of December 31, 2011, contained the following accounts:

Dolphin's board of directors declared a 10 percent stock dividend on April 1, 2012, when the market value of the stock was $7 per share. Accordingly, 1,000 new shares were issued. All of Dolphin's stock has a par value of $3 per share. Assuming Dolphin sustained a net loss of $12,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, what amount should Dolphin report as retained earnings as of April 1, 2012?
A) $61,000
B) $64,000
C) $68,000
D) $73,000

Dolphin's board of directors declared a 10 percent stock dividend on April 1, 2012, when the market value of the stock was $7 per share. Accordingly, 1,000 new shares were issued. All of Dolphin's stock has a par value of $3 per share. Assuming Dolphin sustained a net loss of $12,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, what amount should Dolphin report as retained earnings as of April 1, 2012?
A) $61,000
B) $64,000
C) $68,000
D) $73,000
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70
On August 10, Jameson Corporation reacquired 8,000 shares of its $100 par value common stock at $134. The stock was originally issued at $110. The shares were resold on November 21 at $145.
Provide the entries required to record the reacquisition and the subsequent resale of the stock using the:

Provide the entries required to record the reacquisition and the subsequent resale of the stock using the:

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71
The following transactions relate to the stockholders' equity transactions of Lindsay Corporation for its initial year of existence.
Prepare journal entries to record the foregoing transactions. Identify the entries by letter (a - f).
* Note to the instructor: Problem 2 can be shortened by eliminating the subscription of preferred shares (entries e - f).

Prepare journal entries to record the foregoing transactions. Identify the entries by letter (a - f).
* Note to the instructor: Problem 2 can be shortened by eliminating the subscription of preferred shares (entries e - f).
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72
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 160, "Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements: An Amendment of ARB No. 51", requires that the amount of equity interest provided by outside shareholders of subsidiaries that are not
100 %-owned by the parent company requires this amount be shown as
A) noncontrolling interest in the liabilities section of the balance sheet.
B) minority interest in the "mezzanine" section of the balance sheet between liabilities and owners' equity.
C) noncontrolling interest in the equity section of the balance sheet.
D) minority interest in the equity section of the balance sheet.
100 %-owned by the parent company requires this amount be shown as
A) noncontrolling interest in the liabilities section of the balance sheet.
B) minority interest in the "mezzanine" section of the balance sheet between liabilities and owners' equity.
C) noncontrolling interest in the equity section of the balance sheet.
D) minority interest in the equity section of the balance sheet.
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73
On January 2, 2011 the board of directors of Gimli Mining Corporation declared a cash dividend of $1,200,000 to stockholders of record on January 18, 2011, and payable on February 10, 2011. The dividend is permissible by law in Gimli's state of incorporation. Selected data from Gimli's December 31, 2010, balance sheet follow:

The $1,200,000 dividend includes a liquidating dividend of
A) $800,000.
B) $700,000.
C) $600,000.
D) $200,000.

The $1,200,000 dividend includes a liquidating dividend of
A) $800,000.
B) $700,000.
C) $600,000.
D) $200,000.
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74
The data below are from the December 31, 2011, balance sheet of the Handi Corner Corporation:
During 2012, the following transactions affecting corporate capital were recorded:
Assuming the cost method is used for treasury stock and that retained earnings are to be reduced minimally in stock reacquisition transactions, provide the entries required to record the above transactions.

During 2012, the following transactions affecting corporate capital were recorded:

Assuming the cost method is used for treasury stock and that retained earnings are to be reduced minimally in stock reacquisition transactions, provide the entries required to record the above transactions.
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75
Ellis Company has 1,000,000 shares of common stock authorized with a par value of $3 per share of which 600,000 shares are outstanding. Ellis authorized a stock dividend when the market value was $8 per share, entitling its stockholders to one additional share for each share held. The par value of the stock was not changed. Assuming the declaration is not recorded separately, what entry, if any, should Ellis make to record distribution of the stock dividend?
A) Retained Earnings........... 4,800,000 Common Stock.............. 1,800,000
Gain on Stock Dividends... 3,000,000
B) Retained Earnings........... 1,800,000 Common Stock.............. 1,800,000
C) Retained Earnings........... 4,800,000 Common Stock.............. 1,800,000
Paid-In Capital from Stock Dividends 3,000,000
D) Memorandum entry noting the number of additional shares issued as a dividend
A) Retained Earnings........... 4,800,000 Common Stock.............. 1,800,000
Gain on Stock Dividends... 3,000,000
B) Retained Earnings........... 1,800,000 Common Stock.............. 1,800,000
C) Retained Earnings........... 4,800,000 Common Stock.............. 1,800,000
Paid-In Capital from Stock Dividends 3,000,000
D) Memorandum entry noting the number of additional shares issued as a dividend
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76
On December 31, 2011, the stockholders' equity section of Addyson Co. was as follows:

On March 31, 2012, Addyson declared a 10 percent stock dividend, and accordingly 1,800 additional shares were issued, when the fair market value of the stock was $16 per share. For the three months ended March 31, 2012, Addyson sustained a net loss of $64,000. The balance of Addyson's Retained Earnings as of March 31, 2012, should be
A) $99,200.
B) $110,000.
C) $112,000.
D) $128,000.

On March 31, 2012, Addyson declared a 10 percent stock dividend, and accordingly 1,800 additional shares were issued, when the fair market value of the stock was $16 per share. For the three months ended March 31, 2012, Addyson sustained a net loss of $64,000. The balance of Addyson's Retained Earnings as of March 31, 2012, should be
A) $99,200.
B) $110,000.
C) $112,000.
D) $128,000.
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77
Which of the following presentation formats is permitted by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income,"?

A) Only I
B) I and III
C) I and II
D) I, II, and III

A) Only I
B) I and III
C) I and II
D) I, II, and III
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78
The Gradison Corporation had the following classes of stock outstanding as of December 31, 2011:
Common stock, $20 par value, 20,000 shares outstanding
Preferred stock, 6 percent, $100 par value, cumulative, 2,000 shares outstanding
No dividends were paid on preferred stock for 2009 and 2010. On December 31, 2011, a total cash dividend of $200,000 was declared. What are the amounts of dividends payable on both the common and preferred stock, respectively?
A) $0 and $200,000
B) $164,000 and $36,000
C) $176,000 and $24,000
D) $188,000 and $12,000
Common stock, $20 par value, 20,000 shares outstanding
Preferred stock, 6 percent, $100 par value, cumulative, 2,000 shares outstanding
No dividends were paid on preferred stock for 2009 and 2010. On December 31, 2011, a total cash dividend of $200,000 was declared. What are the amounts of dividends payable on both the common and preferred stock, respectively?
A) $0 and $200,000
B) $164,000 and $36,000
C) $176,000 and $24,000
D) $188,000 and $12,000
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79
On June 30, 2011, O'Hara Co. declared and issued a 10 percent stock dividend. Prior to this dividend, O'Hara had 60,000 shares of $10 par value common stock issued and outstanding. The market value of O'Hara Co.'s common stock on June 30, 2011, was $24 per share. As a result of this stock dividend, by what amount would O'Hara's total stockholders' equity increase (decrease)?
A) $0
B) $60,000
C) $84,000
D) $(84,000)
A) $0
B) $60,000
C) $84,000
D) $(84,000)
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80
During 2011, the following transactions related to the capital stock of the Buffet-Line Corp. occurred:
Provide the entries to record the above transactions.

Provide the entries to record the above transactions.
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