Stockholders Equity

Question 1

When common stock and preferred stock are issued in a lump sump purchase- how is APIC allocated?

Answer 1

APIC for each is allocated by its respective % of the total FMV of the shares x the proceeds.

Question 2

When is APIC recorded on a stock subscription?

Answer 2

APIC increases on date subscription is recorded - not on the date paid for or issued

Question 3

To what extent is retained earnings restricted if legally restricted due to Treasury Stock?

Answer 3

It will be restricted to the extent of the balance in the Treasury Stock account.

Question 4

When are dividends in arrear recorded for cumulative preferred stock?

Answer 4

They are not accrued until declared.

Question 5

When are dividends in arrears included as a disclosure and not an accrual in the financial statements?

Answer 5

If a year passes and no Cumulative Preferred Stock is declared- then the dividends in arrears are included as a disclosure - not an accrual in the Financial Statements.

Question 6

What is the gain or loss when a non-monetary asset is distributed to a shareholder?

Answer 6

The gain or loss is the difference between the FMV of the asset distributed at the date of distribution and its carry amount on the company’s books

Question 7

What is the effect on retained earnings when a non-monetary asset is distributed to a shareholder?

Answer 7

The effect on Retained Earnings is the Carrying Amount of the asset

RE will be debited when the dividend is declared for the FMV of the asset- which is more (or less) than the carrying amount

Gain/Loss recorded when the asset is distributed will offset the original effect of the debt to RE and will be a wash

The net effect of the entry is that RE will decrease by the CV of the asset

Question 8

When is Retained Earnings debited for FMV of Stock for a stock dividend?

Answer 8

When Stock Dividend is less than 25% of Common Stock outstanding

Question 9

When is Retained Earnings debited for Par Value for a stock dividend?

Answer 9

When Stock Dividend is greater than 25% of common stock outstanding

Question 10

What is the effect of a stock dividend or a stock split on total shareholder equity?

Answer 10

Stock dividends and stock splits both have no effect on Total Shareholder Equity

Question 11

What is the affect on APIC from a stock split?

Answer 11

Stock splits only affect par value - APIC remains the same.

Question 12

When is compensation expense recorded at the time of grant for a stock option?

Answer 12

Compensation expense is recorded at the time of grant if options are exercisable immediately

They are based on past service.

Expense recognized : FV Stock Option x # of Shares

Question 13

What interest rate is used to discount stock options?

Answer 13

The risk-free interest rate

Question 14

What date is used as the measurement date for share-based payments classified as liabilities?

Answer 14

The settlement date.

Question 15

How are compensation costs for share-based payments classified as liabilities measured?

Answer 15

Compensation costs for share-based payments classified as liabilities are measured by the change in the fair value of the instrument for each reporting period

Question 16

What is the net increase to shareholder equity in a reorganization where a company pays cash and issues stock to satisfy unsecured creditors?

Answer 16

Net increase to SHE : Gain on settlement of debt + Credit to SHE from stock issuance

Question 17

What is the primary purpose of a quasi-reorganization?

Answer 17

To eliminate a deficit balance in RE by restating its assets to Fair Value

It does not directly protect a company from its creditors

Question 18

How is return on Common Stockholder’s Equity calculated?

Answer 18

(Net Income - P/S Dividends) / Average Common Stockholders Equity

Note: Average CSE : Common Stock + RE

Question 19

How is book value per share of common stock calculated?

Answer 19

Total Common Stock
- Total Preferred Stock
- P/S Dividends in Arrears
- P/S Liquidation Premium
:Total Book Value

Book Value per Share : Total Book Value / Shares outstanding

Question 20

How is the dividend per share payout ratio calculated?

Answer 20

Dividends per share / earnings per share

Question 21

How is basic Earnings Per Share (EPS) calculated?

Answer 21

(Net Income - Preferred Dividends) / Average C/S Outstanding

Note - If cumulative- subtract the P/S dividend regardless of whether or not they’re declared.

Question 22

For EPS purposes- which date is used for calculation purposes when a stock split or stock dividend has occurred?

Answer 22

For EPS purposes- treat C/S stock splits or stock dividends as if they occurred at the beginning of the year- regardless of when actually issued during the year

Question 23

For which areas is EPS required to be shown?

Answer 23

EPS is only required to be shown for Income from Continuing Operations and Net Income.

All others (discontinued operations- extraordinary items) can be shown on the Financial Statements or in the notes

Question 24

When do stock options increase share outstanding?

Answer 24

Only if they are dilutive.

Their exercise price is LESS than the market value

If not- you ignore them in the calculation

Question 25

How is EPS calculated when convertible bonds are taken into consideration?

Answer 25

[Net Income + Bond Interest (Net of Tax)] / (Average Common Stock Shares + Convertible Equivalents)

Bond interest is added back because if converted- there would be no bond interest expense

Contingent Issue Agreements are included in Diluted EPS if contingency is met

Question 26

When treasury stock is purchased for cash at more than its par value, what is the effect on total stockholders’ equity under each of the following methods?

Answer 26

Both will decrease..
-under the cost method, the entry to record the purchase is
Treasury stock (cost)
Cash (cost)

-The entry to record the purchase of treasury stock under the par value method is

Treasury stock	 (par)
Additional paid-in capital	 *
Retained earnings	 (plug)
 	 Cash	
 	 (cost)

Question 27

How would the declaration of a 10% stock dividend by a corporation affect each of the following on its books?

Answer 27

RE will Decrease.

S.H.E will have No effect.

Question 28

In accounting for stock-based compensation, what interest rate is used to discount both the exercise price of the option and the future dividend stream?

Answer 28

The risk-free interest rate.

Question 29

Under IFRS, the method used when preferred shares are converted into ordinary shares is

Answer 29

Book value method.

Question 30

In determining earnings per share, interest expense, net of applicable income taxes, on convertible debt which is dilutive should be

Answer 30

Added back to net income for diluted earnings per share.

Question 31

How should cumulative preferred dividends in arrears be shown in a corporation’s statement of financial position?

Answer 31

Footnotes

Question 32

How property dividends should be reported?

Answer 32

Property dividends are accounted for as cash dividends. They are recorded at FV of the asset transferred with a gain (loss) recognized on the difference between the asset’s BV and FV at disposition.

Question 33

In what circumstances is compensation expense immediately recognized for an employee share-based payment?

Answer 33

In circumstances when options are granted for prior service, and the options are immediately exercisable.

Question 34

On which of the following dates is a public entity required to measure the cost of employee services in exchange for an award of equity interests, based on the fair market value of the award?

Answer 34

Date of grant.

Question 35

How would the entries to record the quasi reorganization affect each of the following?

Answer 35

Contributed capital ——Decrease.

Retained earnings—— Increase.

Question 36

Under IFRS, all of the following are acceptable method of accounting for treasury stock except:

Answer 36

Except: fair value method.(prohibited)

the acceptable methods are:

Par value method.
Cost method.
Constructive retirement method

Question 37

How would the declaration of a 10% stock dividend by a corporation affect each of the following on its books?

Answer 37

RE—- Decrease.

S.H.E—- No effect.