Wendell Company Provided the Following Pertaining to Its Recent Year

question 84

Multiple Choice

Wendell Company provided the following pertaining to its recent year of operation:
Common stock with a $10,000 par value was sold for $50,000 cash.
Cash dividends totaling $20,000 were declared,of which $15,000 were paid.
Net income was $70,000.
A 5% stock dividend resulted in a common stock distribution,which had a $5,000 par value and a $23,000 market value.
Treasury stock costing $9,000 was sold for $7,000.
How much did Wendell's capital in excess of par increase during the recent year of operation?

• A)$60,000
• B)$58,000
• C)$67,000
• D)$24,000

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Definitions:

Functional Currency

The main form of money used in the most significant economic setting where a business functions, utilized for its financial statements.

Exchange Rates

The value of one currency for the purpose of conversion to another, determining how much foreign currency can be obtained with a specific amount of domestic currency.

Operating Expense

Costs associated with the day-to-day operations of a business, excluding costs related to production or direct operations.

Hedging Transactions

Financial strategies used by companies to protect against potential losses caused by fluctuations in market prices, interest rates, or currency exchange rates.