A Company Had Net Income of $250,000

question 87

Multiple Choice

A company had net income of $250,000.On January 1,there were 12,000 shares of common stock outstanding.On May 1,the company issued an additional 9,000 shares of common stock.The company declared a $7,900 dividend on its noncumulative,nonparticipating preferred stock.There were no other stock transactions.The company had earnings per share of:

• A)$13.45
• B)$13.89
• C)$11.53
• D)$26.90
• E)Amount cannot be determined as problem does not state if there are any dividends in arrears.

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Definitions:

Beginning Balance

The amount of money in an account at the start of a new financial period.

Plan Assets

Assets that are held by a retirement plan, pension scheme, or other fund that are specifically set aside to pay retirees or fund future retirements.

Employer's Contribution

The amounts paid by an employer towards employee benefits, such as pension plans, health insurance, and social security.

Distributions to Retirees

Payments made from a pension, retirement plan, or profit-sharing plan to retired employees or beneficiaries.