Chapter 13: Q18RQ (page 707)
What is a stock split?
A stock split is a rise in the number of issued and outstanding shares of stock combined with a proportionate decrease in the par value of the stock.
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Identifying advantages and disadvantages of a corporation
Following is a list of advantages and disadvantages of the corporate form of business. Identify each quality as either an advantage or a disadvantage.
a. Ownership and management are separated.
Question: Organizing a corporation and issuing stock
Jimmy and Randy are opening a comic store. There are no competing comic stores in the area. They must decide how to organize the business. They anticipate profits of $550,000 the first year, with the ability to sell franchises in the future. Although they have enough to start the business now as a partnership, cash flow will be an issue as they grow. They feel the corporate form of operation will be best for the long term. They seek your advice.
Requirements
2. Would you recommend they initially issue preferred or common stock? Why?
Preparing a statement of retained earnings
Kingston, Inc. had beginning retained earnings of \(135,000 on January 1, 2018. During the year, Kingston declared and paid \)85,000 of cash dividends and earned $75,000 of net income. Prepare a statement of retained earnings for Kingston, Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2018.
What does earnings per share report, and how is it calculated?
Eates Corp. issued 8,000 shares of no-par common stock for $13 per share.
Requirements
2. Which type of stock results in more total paid-in capital?
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