Convertible Preferred Stock and EPS

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Convertible Preferred Stock and EPS

Palo Alto Company earned net income of $43,800 during 2019. At the beginning of 2019, it had 10,000 shares of common stock outstanding; an additional 4,000 shares were issued on July 2. During 2019, 600 shares of 8%, $100 par, convertible preferred stock were outstanding the entire year. Dividends on this preferred stock were paid in 2019. Each share is convertible into 5 shares of common stock. The corporate income tax rate is 30%.

 

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Compute the 2019 diluted earnings per share. If required, round your answer to two decimal places.

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Step 1 Concept of Earnings per share as per IAS 33

Earnings per share is a financial measure that shows the estimated income each outstanding share is generating . This is generally shown on the face of the profit and loss account. 

The formula for earning per share is ( Net income/ Weighted average number of shares during the year )

Diluted Earnings per share is to be calculated due to potential equity shares which includes equity warrants , options , convertible preference shares, convertible debt etc 

It is pertinent to note that diluted earnings per share are calculated as if potential equity shares are converted into ordinary shares with adjustment of any additional or diluting earnings to net income. 

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