Hupta Corporation -Net Income Is Expected to Increase by 10% for the 2

question 43

Multiple Choice

Hupta Corporation
$$\begin{array} { l r } & \mathbf { 2 0 0 5 } \\\text { Net income } & \$ 6,000 \\\text { Dividends } & \$ 2,000 \\\text { Total assets-12/31/05 } & \$ 50,000 \\\text { Total liabilities-12/31/05 }& \$ 20,000 \\\text { Number of shares outstanding } & 1,000 \\\text { Cost of equity } & 10 \%\end{array}$$
-Net income is expected to increase by 10% for the next year, and dividend payout ratio is expected to remain constant. After 2006, residual earnings are expected to decrease to zero. Using the earnings-based valuation method, what is the value per share of Hupta stock as of 12/31/05?

• A)$33.60
• B)$33.27
• C)$32.73
• D)$30.00

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Definitions:

Periodic System

An accounting method used for tracking inventory where updates to the inventory account are made periodically, typically at the end of an accounting period.

LIFO Inventory

A method of inventory valuation where the last items to be added to the inventory are the first ones to be used or sold, assuming that the cost of goods sold is based on the most recent prices.

Inventory Balance

The total value of a company's inventory at the end of an accounting period, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.

Perpetual Inventory System

A Perpetual Inventory System continuously updates inventory records and cost of goods sold every time a transaction occurs, providing real-time inventory information.