The Following Information Is from the Balance Sheet of Jackson

question 152

Multiple Choice

The following information is from the balance sheet of Jackson Corporation as of December 31, 2015. $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Preferred Stock, } \$ 100 \text { par } & \$ 200,000 \\\hline \text { Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par-Preferred } & 14,000 \\\hline \text { Common Stock, } \$ 1 \text { par } & 68,000 \\\hline \text { Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par-Common } & 203,000 \\\hline \text { Retained Earnings } & \underline { 52,600 } \\\hline \text { Total Stockholders' Equity } & \$ 537,600 \\\hline\end{array}$$ What is the average issue price of the preferred stock shares?

• A) $107
• B) $100
• C) $176
• D) $105

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Definitions:

Current Liability

Financial obligations that a company is expected to settle within one year or within its operating cycle, whichever is longer.

Public Corporation

A company whose shares are traded freely on a stock exchange, owned by public investors, and subject to specific disclosure and regulatory requirements.

Transfer Agents

Organizations or individuals responsible for maintaining records of securities owners and managing the transfer of stock or bonds between parties.

Retained Earnings

Definition: The portion of a business's profits not distributed as dividends to shareholders but instead retained for reinvestment or to pay off debt.