Deficit Corporation has incurred losses from operations for many years. The board of directors applied for a quasi-reorganization in the SEC and eventually acquired an approval on August 31, 2020. Deficit’s balance sheet on this date is presented below (SEE PICTURE BELOW): As part of the quasi-reorganization process, PPE will be reduced by P1,750,000 while other assets be decreased by P750,000. Par value of the ordinary shares will be reduced by P5 per share. How much is the balance of shareholder’s equity after the quasi-reorganization?   a. P4,000,000 b. P8,000,000 c. P9,000,000 d. P5,000,000

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Deficit Corporation has incurred losses from operations for many years. The board of directors applied for a quasi-reorganization in the SEC and eventually acquired an approval on August 31, 2020. Deficit’s balance sheet on this date is presented below (SEE PICTURE BELOW):

As part of the quasi-reorganization process, PPE will be reduced by P1,750,000 while other assets be decreased by P750,000. Par value of the ordinary shares will be reduced by P5 per share. How much is the balance of shareholder’s equity after the quasi-reorganization?
 
a. P4,000,000
b. P8,000,000
c. P9,000,000
d. P5,000,000
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY
P 3,000,000
ASSETS
P 2,750,000 | Total Liabilities
6,750,000 | Ordinary shares, par P10
1,000,000 | Share premium
Retained Earnings
P 10,500,000 Total Liab. & SHE
Current Assets
PPE
8,000,000
1,500,000
(2,000,000)
P 10,500,000
Other Assets
Total Assets
Transcribed Image Text:LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY P 3,000,000 ASSETS P 2,750,000 | Total Liabilities 6,750,000 | Ordinary shares, par P10 1,000,000 | Share premium Retained Earnings P 10,500,000 Total Liab. & SHE Current Assets PPE 8,000,000 1,500,000 (2,000,000) P 10,500,000 Other Assets Total Assets
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