Financial Accounting: Information for Decisions
Financial Accounting: Information for Decisions
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ISBN: 9781259533006
Author: John J Wild
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 11, Problem 2PSA

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Summary Introduction

Journal Entry Journal entries are referredto recording of monetary transactions that are related to the business in such a way that debit is equal to the credit.

To determine:Preparation of Journal Entries for 2016.

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Answer to Problem 2PSA

Net Income is equal to $388,000.

Explanation of Solution

    DateAccount Title Debit ($)Credit ($)
    1-JanTreasury   stock,   Common   (4,000×20)80,000
    ……Cash   (4,000×20)80,000
    5-JanRetained Earnings   [(40,0004,000)×2]72,000
    …….Common Dividend Payable72,000
    28-FebCommon Dividend Payable72,000
    …….Cash72,000
    6-JulyCash   (1,500×24)36,000
    …….. Treasury stock, Common   (1,500×20)30,000
    ……..Paid-in Capital, Treasury Stock6,000
    22-AugCash   (2,500×17)42,500
    Paid-in Capital, Treasury Stock6,000
    Retained Earnings1,500
    …….. Treasury stock, Common   (2,500×20)50,000
    5-SeptRetained Earnings   (40,000×2)80,000
    ……… Common Dividend Payable80,000
    28-OctCommon Dividend Payable80,000
    ……..Cash80,000
    31-DecIncome Summary388,000
    …….Retained Earnings388,000

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Summary Introduction

Retained Earnings Retained Earnings are referred as an accumulated net income which is retained by the company at a particular point of time.

To Determine:Preparation of statement of Retained Earnings.

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Answer to Problem 2PSA

Retained Earnings on December 31, 2016 is equal to 504,500.

Explanation of Solution

        K’s Corporation

      Statement of Retained Earnings

    For the year ended December 31, 2016

    Retained earnings, December 31, 2015270,000
    Add: Net Income388,000

    658,000
    Less: Cash dividends declared (72,000 + 80,000)(152,000)
    Less: Loss on sale of treasury stock (1,500)

    Retained earnings, December 31, 2016504,500

Working notes:

Purchase price of stock= 4000 × 20 = $80,000

Sale price of stock= (1,500 × 24) + (2,500 × 24)

    = 36,000 + 42,500

     = $78,500

Loss on issue of treasury stock= $80,000 - $78,500 = $1,500

Summary Introduction

Stockholder’s Equity

Stockholder’s equity is also known as shareholder’s equity. Stockholder’s equity is one of the sections of balance sheet. It can be calculated by rearranging the following equation:

    Stockholder’s Equity = Assets - Liabilities

To determine:Preparation of stockholder’s equity section of balance sheet.

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 2PSA

Total stockholder’s equity is equal to $964,500.

Explanation of Solution

        K’s Corporation

    Stockholder’s Equity Section of the balance sheet

    For the year ended December 31, 2016

    Common Stock - $10 par value400,000
    Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock60,000
    Total contribution capital460,000
    Retained Earnings504,500
    Total Stockholder’s Equity964,500

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