The following account balances relate to the stockholders’ equity accounts of Blue Spruce Corp. at year-end.
2017 |
2016 |
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Common stock, 10,720 and 10,220 shares, |
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respectively, for 2017 and 2016 |
$ 175,660 | $ 154,860 | ||
Preferred stock, 5,010 shares |
125,250 | 125,250 | ||
Retained earnings |
307,120 | 244,240 |
A small stock dividend was declared and issued in 2017. The market
price of the shares was $ 9,320. Cash dividends were $ 19,230 in
both 2017 and 2016. The common stock has no par or stated
value.
(a)
What was the amount of net income reported by Blue Spruce Corp. in 2017?
Net income | $ |
Solution: (a)
Blue Spruce Corp.
Calculation of Net Income reported by the Company in 2017
Retained Earnings on December 31, 2016 = $244,240
Retained Earnings on December 31, 2017 = $307,120
Small Stock Dividend declared and issued = $9,320
Cash Dividends paid — $19,230 in the year 2017
Retained Earnings Account
Cash Dividends 19,230 | 01/01/2017 Balance 244,240 |
Stock Dividends 9,320 | Net Income 91,430 |
31/12/2017 Balance 307,120 |
Net Income = Closing Balance of Retained Earnings — Opening Balance of
Retained Earnings + Cash Dividends paid + Stock Dividends issued
$307,120 - 244,240 + 19,230 + 9,320
= $91,430
Net Income Reported by Blue Spruce Corp. = $91,430
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