Intermediate Accounting, Volume 2, 2e
Chapter 15 – Earnings Per Share
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19) Use the following information to calculate the "net income available to ordinary shareholders":
Net income 4,000,000
Dividends on cumulative preferred shares 40,000
Dividends on non-cumulative preferred shares 100,000
Dividends declared in 2018:
- Common shares
- Cumulative preferred shares
- Non-cumulative preferred shares
50,000
80,000
0
Dividends paid in 2018:
- Common shares
- Cumulative preferred shares
- Non-cumulative preferred shares
30,000
50,000
0
A) $3,860,000
B) $3,870,000
C) $3,950,000
D) $3,960,000
Answer: D
Explanation: D) 4,000,000 - 40,000 = 3,960,000
Diff: 3
Skill: Concept
Objective: 15.2 Calculate basic earnings per share.
20) Use the following information to calculate the "weighted average number of ordinary shares
outstanding" (WASO)?
Ordinary shares, January 1, 2018 100,000
Shares issued, March 1, 2018 60,000
Shares repurchased, June 1, 2018 10,000
Shares issued, Nov 1, 2018 90,000
A) 104,170
B) 159,167
C) 164,830
D) 190,000
Answer: B
Explanation: B)
100,000 × (2/12)
+ 160,000 × (3/12)
+ 150,000 × (5/12)
+ 240,000 × (2/12)
159,167
Diff: 3
Skill: Comp
Objective: 15.2 Calculate basic earnings per share.