As of December 31, 2023, Ajax Corporation reported the following: Dividends payable $25,000; Treasury stock $900,000; Paid-in capital--share repurchase $22,000; Other paid-in capital accounts $4,600,000; Retained earnings $3,010,000.
During 2024, a third of the treasury stock was resold for $240,000; net income was $825,000; cash dividends declared were $1,000,000; and stock dividends of $550,000 were declared and distributed (no fractional shares).Hint: Use a T-account to help you organized these facts.
What would total shareholders' equity be as of December 31, 2024?
Question 8 options:
$6,822,000 |
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$7,997,000 |
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$6,797,000 |
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$6,247,000 |
The correct answer is "$6,797,000" calculated as follows:
First of all, shareholders' equity as on December 31, 2023 = 4,600,000 + 3,010,000 + 22,000 - 900,000
Shareholders' equity as on December 31, 2023 = $6,732,000
Shareholders' equity as on December 31, 2024 = Shareholders' equity as on December 31, 2023 + Net Income + Treasury stock resold - Cash dividends
Shareholders' equity as on December 31, 2024 = 6,732,000 + 825,000 + 240,000 - 1,000,000
Shareholders' equity as on December 31, 2024 = $6,797,000
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