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Gallant Company reported net income of $2,500,000. The income statement included a $500,000 gain from condemnation of land and a $200,000 loss on discontinued operations, both after applicable income tax. There were 100,000 shares of $10 par common stock and 40,000 shares of 4% preferred stock of $100 par outstanding throughout the current year.
Prepare the earnings per share section of Gallant Company’s income statement.
Answer-
GALLANT COMPANY | |
INCOME STATEMENT | |
EARNING PER SHARE SECTION | |
PARTICULARS | AMOUNT |
$ | |
Income from continuing operations | 20.4 |
Less- Loss on discontinued operations | |
($200000/100000 shares) | 2.00 |
Income before extraordinary items | 18.40 |
Extraordinary items:- | |
Add- Gain on condemnation | 5.00 |
($500000/100000 shares) | |
Net Income | 23.40 |
Explanation-Earnings per share on common stock = (Income from continuing operations – Preferred Dividends) / Weighted Average number of Common shares outstanding
= ($2200000-$160000)/100000 shares
= $20.40 per share
Where- Income from continuing operations= Net Income+ Loss on discontinued operations – Gains on condemnation
= $2500000+200000-$500000
= $2200000
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