Acc 306 Flashcards

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Any dividend that is considered to be a liquidating dividend will:

Reduce the common stock account.

Increase paid-in capital.

Reduce retained earnings.

Reduce paid-in capital. (correct)

On June 1, 2013, Blue Co. distributed to its common stockholders 200,000 outstanding common shares of its investment in Red, Inc. What amount should Blue report as gain before income taxes on disposal of the stock?

$500,000

$400,000 (correct)

$100,000

Which of the following statements is true when dividends are not declared or paid on cumulative preferred stock?

The unpaid dividends are reported in a note to the financial statements. (correct)

The unpaid dividends accrue interest until paid.

The unpaid dividends are accrued as a liability.

The shareholders must be allowed to convert their shares to common stock.

Preferred shares that are participating may:

Receive additional dividends beyond the stated amount. Signup and view all the answers

When a property dividend is declared, the reduction in retained earnings is for:

The fair value of the property on the date of declaration. Signup and view all the answers

When a property dividend is declared, the property to be distributed should be revalued to fair value as of the:

Date of declaration. Signup and view all the answers

What amount of dividends will a preferred shareholder owning 100 shares receive in 2013 if Emily pays $1,000,000 in dividends?

$1,500 Signup and view all the answers

What are the dividends per share for preferred and common, respectively, if a $150,000 dividend is paid this year?

$6; $3 Signup and view all the answers

What are the dividends per share payable to preferred and common, respectively, if a $300,000 dividend will be paid?

$18; $6 Signup and view all the answers

What is the amount of the dividend declared by Lucid Company for 20,000 shares of Polk Company common stock?

$200,000 Signup and view all the answers

The declaration and issuance of a stock dividend on shares of common stock:

Has no effect on assets, liabilities, or total shareholders' equity. Signup and view all the answers

Stock splits are issued primarily to:

Induce a decline in market value per share. Signup and view all the answers

A small stock dividend is defined as one that is:

Less than 25%. Signup and view all the answers

When a company issues a stock dividend, which of the following would be affected?

Earnings per share. Signup and view all the answers

After a 1 for 4 reverse stock split, how many shares will R Co. have?

R would have 25 million shares, $4 par per share. Signup and view all the answers

If F Co. declares a 5% stock dividend, what would a shareholder with 110 shares likely receive?

Five additional shares and $6 in cash. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the terms or phrases listed below is more associated with financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP than with International Financial Reporting Standards?

Accumulated other comprehensive income. Signup and view all the answers

Heidi Aurora Imports applies International Financial Reporting Standards. How should the company report the Class B stock?

Among liabilities if the shares are mandatorily redeemable or redeemable at the option of the shareholder. Signup and view all the answers

The net assets of a corporation are equal to:

Shareholders' equity Signup and view all the answers

Two of the three primary account classifications within shareholders' equity are:

Paid-in capital and retained earnings Signup and view all the answers

Details of each class of stock must be reported:

On the face of the balance sheet or in disclosure notes Signup and view all the answers

In terms of business volume, the dominant form of business organization is the:

Corporation Signup and view all the answers

The corporate charter sometimes is known as (a):

Articles of incorporation Signup and view all the answers

Corporations are formed in accordance with:

The laws of individual states Signup and view all the answers

Outstanding common stock is:

Stock in the hands of shareholders Signup and view all the answers

Issued stock refers to the number of shares:

Outstanding plus treasury shares Signup and view all the answers

The Model Business Corporation Act:

Has affected the laws of most states Signup and view all the answers

When preferred stock carries a redemption privilege, the shareholders may:

Surrender the preferred shares for a specified amount of cash Signup and view all the answers

The common stock account in a company's balance sheet is measured as:

The number of common shares issued multiplied by the stock's par value per share Signup and view all the answers

What is total shareholders' equity at the end of 2013 for Roberto Corporation, which issued 10,000 shares at $7 and 20,000 shares at $8 with a reported net income of $100,000 and dividends paid of $50,000?

$250,000 Signup and view all the answers

Heidi Aurora Imports issued shares of the company's Class B stock. How should the stock be reported in the company's statement of financial position?

As equity unless the shares are mandatorily redeemable Signup and view all the answers

Accumulated other comprehensive income:

Might include prior service cost from pension plan amendments Signup and view all the answers

A statement of comprehensive income does not include:

Losses resulting from the return on pension assets exceeding expectations Signup and view all the answers

Accumulated other comprehensive income is reported:

In the balance sheet as a component of shareholders' equity Signup and view all the answers

A statement of comprehensive income does not include:

Gains and losses on unsold held-to-maturity securities Signup and view all the answers

Characteristics of the corporate form that have led to the growth of this form of business ownership include all of the following except:

Low government regulation Signup and view all the answers

The preemptive right refers to the shareholder's right to:

Maintain a proportional ownership interest in the corporation Signup and view all the answers

Common shareholders usually have all of the following rights except:

To participate in the day-to-day operations Signup and view all the answers

The par value of shares issued is normally recorded in the:

Common stock account Signup and view all the answers

Authorized common stock refers to the total number of shares:

That can be issued Signup and view all the answers

The par value of common stock represents:

The arbitrary dollar amount assigned to a share of stock Signup and view all the answers

When stock traded on an active exchange is issued for a machine:

An asset is recorded for the fair value of the stock Signup and view all the answers

Paid-in capital in excess of par is reported:

As an increase in shareholders' equity Signup and view all the answers

Share issue costs refer to the costs of obtaining the legal, promotional, and accounting services necessary to effect the sale of shares. These costs reduce the net cash proceeds from selling the shares and thus paid-in capital—excess of par, and are:

Not recorded separately Signup and view all the answers

When stock is issued in exchange for property, the best evidence of fair value might be any of the following except:

The average book value of outstanding stock Signup and view all the answers

When more than one security is sold for a single price and the total selling price is not equal to the sum of the market prices, the cash received is allocated between the securities based on:

Relative market values Signup and view all the answers

The owners of a corporation are its shareholders. If a corporation has only one class of shares, they typically are labeled common shares. Each of the following are ownership rights held by common shareholders, unless specifically withheld by agreement, except:

The right to dividends equal to a stated rate times par value (if dividends are paid) Signup and view all the answers

What is the amount of dividends common shareholders will receive in 2013 for Green Corporation, which declared $50,000 in dividends after paying $20,000 in 2012 and 2011?

$18,000 Signup and view all the answers

What is the amount of dividends common shareholders will receive in 2013 for Red Corporation, which declared $50,000 in dividends after paying $20,000 in 2012 and $40,000 in 2011?

$22,000 Signup and view all the answers

What would Rick Co. debit retained earnings by during the issuance of a 1% common stock dividend with 30 million shares at $60 per share?

$18 million Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following transactions decreases retained earnings?

All of the above are correct Signup and view all the answers

What is the total paid-in capital at the end of 2013 for Poodle Corporation, which issued 30,000 shares at $7 and 20,000 shares at $8 with paid dividends of $50,000?

$370,000 Signup and view all the answers

Olsson Corporation received a check for the issue of one million of its $5 par stock expected to sell for $72 per share. What is the correct entry to record the issue of the stock?

Cash, Common Stock, Paid in Capital Signup and view all the answers

By how much will Fink's paid-in capital—excess of par increase when Montgomery & Co. provided legal services valued at $700 per hour for 500 hours in exchange for 1,000 shares of stock verging at $250 per share?

$345,000 Signup and view all the answers

In 2011, Winn, Inc. issued $1 par value common stock for $35 per share. After a stock retirement, which statement correctly states an effect of this acquisition?

Additional paid-in capital is decreased Signup and view all the answers

Treasury shares are most often reported as:

A reduction of total shareholders' equity Signup and view all the answers

What is the balance of Coy, Inc.'s treasury stock account dated December 31, 2013, after repurchasing and reselling shares?

$100,000 Signup and view all the answers

When treasury shares are sold at a price above cost:

Paid-in capital is increased Signup and view all the answers

When treasury shares are resold at a price below cost:

Paid-in capital and/or retained earnings is reduced Signup and view all the answers

When treasury stock is purchased for an amount greater than its par value, what is the effect on total shareholders' equity?

Decrease Signup and view all the answers

When preferred stock is purchased by the issuing corporation at a price below the original issue price and the stock is retired, the transaction:

Increases paid-in capital share repurchase Signup and view all the answers

Retained earnings represent:

Earned capital Signup and view all the answers

Retained earnings represent a company's:

Undistributed net income Signup and view all the answers

The retained earnings balance reported in the balance sheet typically is not affected by:

Restrictions Signup and view all the answers

By how much is retained earnings reduced by the property dividend declared by Boxer Company?

$150,000 Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect on retained earnings for Chief Corporation after declaring a 10% stock dividend?

Decrease by $80,000 Signup and view all the answers

Preferred stock is called preferred because it usually has two preferences. These preferences relate to:

Assets at liquidation and dividends Signup and view all the answers

When dividends are declared in one fiscal year and paid in the next fiscal year, the liability for the dividend should be recorded as of the:

Date the dividend is declared Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Shareholders' Equity and Corporate Structures

Net assets of a corporation equal shareholders' equity.
Primary account classifications in shareholders' equity include paid-in capital and retained earnings.
Each class of stock is reported either on the face of the balance sheet or in disclosure notes.
The corporation is the dominant form of business organization by volume.

Formation and Structure of Corporations

The corporate charter is known as articles of incorporation.
Corporations are formed according to state laws, not federal statutes.
Outstanding common stock refers to stock held by shareholders.

Stock Issuance and Types

Issued stock consists of outstanding shares plus treasury shares.
The Model Business Corporation Act influences state laws regarding corporate structures.
Preferred stock may have a redemption privilege, allowing shareholders to surrender shares for cash.

Accounting for Common Stock

Common stock is recorded based on the number of shares issued multiplied by par value.
Authorization for common stock denotes the maximum number of shares that can be issued.
The par value of stock is an arbitrary dollar amount assigned per share.

Shareholders' Rights and Dividends

Shareholders have rights including maintaining ownership proportions and electing the board of directors.
Common shareholders do not participate in daily operations of the corporation.
Dividends declared but unpaid create a liability that must be recorded on the declaration date.

Financial Reporting and Earnings

Accumulated other comprehensive income includes items not directly reported in the income statement.
Retained earnings represent undistributed net income and can be affected by dividends, prior period adjustments, and net income.
Property dividends reduce retained earnings based on the book value of the property.

Stock Transactions and Treasury Stock

Treasury shares are a reduction of total shareholders' equity and may affect paid-in capital when resold.
Gains from selling treasury shares above cost increase paid-in capital; losses reduce paid-in capital or retained earnings.
Stock dividends reduce retained earnings based on market value at the declaration date.

Cumulative Preferred Stock

Cumulative preferred stockholders accumulate unpaid dividends, reported in notes to financial statements if not declared.
Participating preferred stock may receive additional dividends beyond their stated amount during distributions.

Issuing stock in exchange for property records the asset at fair value of the stock issued.
Share issue costs reduce paid-in capital and are not recorded separately.
Liquidating dividends reduce paid-in capital, affecting corporate equity structure.

Miscellaneous

The market price of shares at declaration affects calculations when distributing stock dividends.
Common practice in declarations impacts retained earnings, demonstrating how equity fluctuates with corporate actions.
Understanding corporate structure, rights, and the treatment of equity is vital for financial reporting and analysis.### Property Dividends and Valuation
Property dividends require revaluation to fair value at the date of declaration.

Preferred Stock Dividends

Emily Corporation issued 10,000 shares of $100 par, 5% cumulative preferred stock at $110 per share.
Unpaid dividends for preferred and common shareholders result in $1,500 for a shareholder owning 100 shares in 2013.

Dividend Allocation Example

Pug Corporation has 10,000 shares of $10 par common stock and 20,000 shares of $100 par, 6% noncumulative preferred stock.
A $150,000 dividend allocation leads to $6 per preferred share and $3 per common share.

Cumulative Preferred Stock Impacts

Beagle Corporation with cumulative preferred stock has 20,000 shares of common stock and 10,000 preferred shares.
A $300,000 dividend provides $18 per preferred share (after 3 years’ back dividends) and $6 per common share.

Dividend Calculation on Property

Lucid Company declared a property dividend of 20,000 shares of Polk Company common stock with an initial purchase price of $5 per share.
Market value at declaration of $10 per share results in a total dividend of $200,000.

Stock Dividends and Equity

Declaring a stock dividend does not affect total assets, liabilities, or total shareholders’ equity.

Purpose of Stock Splits

Stock splits primarily aim to decrease the market value per share by increasing outstanding shares.

Definitions of Stock Dividends

A small stock dividend is defined as one that is less than or equal to 25%.

Issuing a stock dividend impacts earnings per share but does not alter total assets or liabilities.

Reverse Stock Split Example

R Co., with 100 million shares at $1 par value, undergoes a 1-for-4 reverse stock split, resulting in 25 million shares at $4 par value.

Stock Dividend Calculations

F Co. declared a 5% stock dividend at a market price of $12 per share. A shareholder with 110 shares would receive five additional shares and $6 in cash.

Financial Reporting Standards

U.S. GAAP uses the term "accumulated other comprehensive income", differing from international standards.

Reporting of Shares under IFRS

Under IFRS, shares identifiable as mandatorily redeemable or redeemable at the option of the shareholder are classified as liabilities.

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Questions and Answers

Any dividend that is considered to be a liquidating dividend will:

On June 1, 2013, Blue Co. distributed to its common stockholders 200,000 outstanding common shares of its investment in Red, Inc. What amount should Blue report as gain before income taxes on disposal of the stock?

Which of the following statements is true when dividends are not declared or paid on cumulative preferred stock?

Preferred shares that are participating may:

When a property dividend is declared, the reduction in retained earnings is for:

When a property dividend is declared, the property to be distributed should be revalued to fair value as of the:

What amount of dividends will a preferred shareholder owning 100 shares receive in 2013 if Emily pays $1,000,000 in dividends?

What are the dividends per share for preferred and common, respectively, if a $150,000 dividend is paid this year?

What are the dividends per share payable to preferred and common, respectively, if a $300,000 dividend will be paid?

What is the amount of the dividend declared by Lucid Company for 20,000 shares of Polk Company common stock?

The declaration and issuance of a stock dividend on shares of common stock:

Stock splits are issued primarily to:

A small stock dividend is defined as one that is:

When a company issues a stock dividend, which of the following would be affected?

After a 1 for 4 reverse stock split, how many shares will R Co. have?

If F Co. declares a 5% stock dividend, what would a shareholder with 110 shares likely receive?

Which of the terms or phrases listed below is more associated with financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP than with International Financial Reporting Standards?

Heidi Aurora Imports applies International Financial Reporting Standards. How should the company report the Class B stock?

The net assets of a corporation are equal to:

Two of the three primary account classifications within shareholders' equity are:

Details of each class of stock must be reported:

In terms of business volume, the dominant form of business organization is the:

The corporate charter sometimes is known as (a):

Corporations are formed in accordance with:

Outstanding common stock is:

Issued stock refers to the number of shares:

The Model Business Corporation Act:

When preferred stock carries a redemption privilege, the shareholders may:

The common stock account in a company's balance sheet is measured as:

What is total shareholders' equity at the end of 2013 for Roberto Corporation, which issued 10,000 shares at $7 and 20,000 shares at $8 with a reported net income of $100,000 and dividends paid of $50,000?

Heidi Aurora Imports issued shares of the company's Class B stock. How should the stock be reported in the company's statement of financial position?

Accumulated other comprehensive income:

A statement of comprehensive income does not include:

Accumulated other comprehensive income is reported:

A statement of comprehensive income does not include:

Characteristics of the corporate form that have led to the growth of this form of business ownership include all of the following except:

The preemptive right refers to the shareholder's right to:

Common shareholders usually have all of the following rights except:

The par value of shares issued is normally recorded in the:

Authorized common stock refers to the total number of shares:

The par value of common stock represents:

When stock traded on an active exchange is issued for a machine:

Paid-in capital in excess of par is reported:

Share issue costs refer to the costs of obtaining the legal, promotional, and accounting services necessary to effect the sale of shares. These costs reduce the net cash proceeds from selling the shares and thus paid-in capital—excess of par, and are:

When stock is issued in exchange for property, the best evidence of fair value might be any of the following except:

When more than one security is sold for a single price and the total selling price is not equal to the sum of the market prices, the cash received is allocated between the securities based on:

The owners of a corporation are its shareholders. If a corporation has only one class of shares, they typically are labeled common shares. Each of the following are ownership rights held by common shareholders, unless specifically withheld by agreement, except:

What is the amount of dividends common shareholders will receive in 2013 for Green Corporation, which declared $50,000 in dividends after paying $20,000 in 2012 and 2011?

What is the amount of dividends common shareholders will receive in 2013 for Red Corporation, which declared $50,000 in dividends after paying $20,000 in 2012 and $40,000 in 2011?

What would Rick Co. debit retained earnings by during the issuance of a 1% common stock dividend with 30 million shares at $60 per share?

Which of the following transactions decreases retained earnings?

What is the total paid-in capital at the end of 2013 for Poodle Corporation, which issued 30,000 shares at $7 and 20,000 shares at $8 with paid dividends of $50,000?

Olsson Corporation received a check for the issue of one million of its $5 par stock expected to sell for $72 per share. What is the correct entry to record the issue of the stock?

By how much will Fink's paid-in capital—excess of par increase when Montgomery & Co. provided legal services valued at $700 per hour for 500 hours in exchange for 1,000 shares of stock verging at $250 per share?

In 2011, Winn, Inc. issued $1 par value common stock for $35 per share. After a stock retirement, which statement correctly states an effect of this acquisition?

Treasury shares are most often reported as:

What is the balance of Coy, Inc.'s treasury stock account dated December 31, 2013, after repurchasing and reselling shares?

When treasury shares are sold at a price above cost:

When treasury shares are resold at a price below cost:

When treasury stock is purchased for an amount greater than its par value, what is the effect on total shareholders' equity?

When preferred stock is purchased by the issuing corporation at a price below the original issue price and the stock is retired, the transaction:

Retained earnings represent:

Retained earnings represent a company's:

The retained earnings balance reported in the balance sheet typically is not affected by:

By how much is retained earnings reduced by the property dividend declared by Boxer Company?

What is the effect on retained earnings for Chief Corporation after declaring a 10% stock dividend?

Preferred stock is called preferred because it usually has two preferences. These preferences relate to:

When dividends are declared in one fiscal year and paid in the next fiscal year, the liability for the dividend should be recorded as of the:

Study Notes

Shareholders' Equity and Corporate Structures

Formation and Structure of Corporations

Stock Issuance and Types

Accounting for Common Stock

Shareholders' Rights and Dividends

Financial Reporting and Earnings

Stock Transactions and Treasury Stock

Cumulative Preferred Stock

Special Cases in Share Transactions