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1. The following information relates to Perry Corporation for the year ended Dec

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Question

1. The following information relates to Perry Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2011:

Common stock outstanding

75,000 shares

Income from continuing operations

$1,523,200           

Loss on discontinued operations (net of tax)

240,000           

Extraordinary gain (net of tax)

144,000           

Calculate EPS for the year ended December 31, 2011. Present the information in the same format used in the corporation’s income statement.

2. Kelly Company had outstanding 50,000 shares of $20 stated value common stock, all issued at $24 per share, and had retained earnings of $800,000. The company reacquired 2,000 shares of its stock for cash at book value from the widow of a deceased stockholder.

a.  Give the entry to record the reacquisition of the stock.

b.  Give the entry to record the subsequent reissuance of this stock at $50 per share.

c.  Give the entry required if the stock is instead reissued at $30 per share and there were no prior treasury stock transactions.

Common stock outstanding

75,000 shares

Income from continuing operations

$1,523,200           

Loss on discontinued operations (net of tax)

240,000           

Extraordinary gain (net of tax)

144,000           

Explanation / Answer

1. EPS = Net Income available to euity sahreholders / Shares outstanding

Net Income = $1,523,200 - $240,000 + $144,000 = $1,427,200

EPS = 1,427,200 / 75,000 = $19.02 per share

2.(a) Share Capital A/C-------------------------------------------Dr. $40,000

To Bank A/C (2,000*20) $40,000

(b) Bank A/C--------------------------------------------------------Dr. $100,000

To Share Capital A/C (2,000*20) $40,000

To Share Premium A/C (2,000*30) $60,000

(c) Bank A/C---------------------------------------------------------Dr. $60,000

To Share Capital A/C (2,000*30) $60,000