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Intermediate Accounting: Reporting And Analysis

3rd Edition

ISBN:9781337788281

Author:James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach

Publisher:James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach

Chapter16: Retained Earnings And Earnings Per Share

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Problem 24E

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Pearson Ltd is an Australian listed company. Its results for the financial year ending 30 June 2023 have exceeded expectations—profit before tax is $12 649 220 million, and income tax expense is $2 504 050 million. As of 30 June 2022, there were 13 221 000 million ordinary shares on issue. On 11 May 2023, 4 774 250 million further ordinary shares were issued at a price of $2.99—paid to $2.4. The partly paid shares carry rights to dividends in proportion to the amount paid relative to the total issue price. Required: Calculate the basic EPS for Pearson Ltd for the year ending 30 June 2023.

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