Fundamental Accounting Principles 22th Edition by John Wild ,Ken Shaw,Barbara Chiappetta

Exercise 1

Refer to Apple 's financial statements in Appendix A to answer the following.
1. How many shares of common stock are issued and outstanding at September 28, 2013, and September 29, 2012 How do these numbers compare with the basic weighted-average common shares outstanding at September 28, 2013, and September 29, 2012
2. What is the book value of its entire common stock at September 28, 2013
3. What is the total amount of cash dividends paid to common stockholders for the years ended September 28, 2013, and September 29, 2012
4. Identify and compare basic EPS amounts across fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011. Identify and comment on any notable changes.
5. How many shares does Apple hold in treasury stock, if any, as of September 28, 2013, and September 29, 2012
Fast Forward
6. Access Apple's financial statements for fiscal years ending after September 28, 2013, from its website ( Apple.com ) or the SEC's EDGAR database ( www.SEC.gov ). Has the number of common shares outstanding increased since that date Has the company increased the total amount of cash dividends paid compared to the total amount for fiscal year 2013
Reference : Apple 's financial statements in Appendix A