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Black Enterprises reported the following ($ in 000s) as of December 31, 2011. Al

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Question

Black Enterprises reported the following ($ in 000s) as of December 31, 2011. All accounts have
normal balances.

Deficit 3,000
Common stock 2,000
Paid-in capital-stock options 1,000
Treasury stock at cost 400
Paid-in capital-excess of par 30,000

During 2012 ($ in 000s), net income was $9,000; 25% of the treasury stock was resold for $450; cash
dividends declared were $600; cash dividends paid were $500; and all of the stock options expired. What
($ in 000s) was shareholders' equity as of December 31, 2012?

A. $37,450
B. $38,450
C. $38,350
D. $38,100

Explanation / Answer

Answer B. $38,450

Common stock

$2,000

Paid-in capital–excess of par

$30,000

Paid-in capital–stock options

$1,000

Retained earnings

($3,000)

Treasury stock

($400)

Sale of treasury stock

$450

Net income was

$9,000

Cash dividends paid were

($600)

Total shareholders’ equity

$38,450

Common stock

$2,000

Paid-in capital–excess of par

$30,000

Paid-in capital–stock options

$1,000

Retained earnings

($3,000)

Treasury stock

($400)

Sale of treasury stock

$450

Net income was

$9,000

Cash dividends paid were

($600)

Total shareholders’ equity

$38,450