Chapter 15: Question 8Q (page 810)
Explain the difference between the proportional method and the incremental method of allocating the proceeds of lump-sum sales of capital stock.
The proportional and incremental methods are both used according to the different approaches performed by the company.
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The term reserves is used under IFRS with reference to all of the following except:
(a) gains and losses on revaluation of property, plant, and equipment.
(b) capital received in excess of the par value of issued shares.
(c) retained earnings.
(d) fair value differences.
Satchel Inc. purchases 10,000 shares of its own previously issued \(10 par common stock for \)290,000. Assuming the shares are held in the treasury with intent to reissue, what effect does this transaction have on (a) net income, (b) total assets, (c) total paid-in capital, and (d) total stockholders’ equity?
Green Day Corporation has outstanding 400,000 shares of \(10 par value common stock. The corporation declares a 5% stock dividend when the fair value of the stock is \)65 per share. Prepare the journal entries for Green Day Corporation for both the date of declaration and the date of distribution.
Faith Evans Corporation is a regional company which is an SEC registrant. The corporation’s securities are thinly traded on NASDAQ. Faith Evans Corp. has issued 10,000 units. Each unit consists of a \(500 par, 12% subordinated debenture and 10 shares of \)5 par common stock. The units were sold to outside investors for cash at \(880 per unit. Prior to this sale, the 2-week ask price of common stock was \)40 per share. Twelve percent is a reasonable market yield for the debentures, and therefore the par value of the bonds is equal to the fair value.
Instructions
(Stockholders’ Equity Section) Bruno Corporation’s post-closing trial balance at December 31, 2017, is shown as follows.
BRUNO CORPORATION POST-CLOSING TRIAL BALANCE DECEMBER 31, 2017 | ||
Dr. | Cr. | |
Accounts payable | \( 310,000 | |
Accounts receivable | \) 480,000 | |
Accumulated depreciation—buildings | 185,000 | |
Additional paid-in capital in excess | ||
of par—common | 1,300,000 | |
From treasury stock | 160,000 | |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | 30,000 | |
Bonds payable | 300,000 | |
Buildings | 1,450,000 | |
Cash | 190,000 | |
Common stock (\(1 par) | 200,000 | |
Dividends payable (preferred stock—cash) | 4,000 | |
Inventory | 560,000 | |
Land | 400,000 | |
Preferred stock (\)50 par) | 500,000 | |
Prepaid expenses | 40,000 | |
Retained earnings | 301,000 | |
Treasury stock (common at cost) | 170,000 | |
Totals | \(3,290,000 | \)3,290,000 |
At December 31, 2017, Bruno had the following number of common and preferred shares. | ||
Common | Preferred | |
Authorized | 600,000 | 60,000 |
Issued | 200,000 | 10,000 |
Outstanding | 190,000 | 10,000 |
The dividends on preferred stock are \(4 cumulative. In addition, the preferred stock has a preference in liquidation of \)50 per share.
Instructions
Prepare the stockholders’ equity section of Bruno’s balance sheet at December 31, 2017.
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