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The shareholders' equity of Nick Co. includes the items shown below. The board of directors of Nick declared cash dividends of $4 million, $8 million, and $50 million in each of its first 3 years of operation: 2016, 2017, and 2018, respectively. Common stock, $1 par, 50,000,000 shares outstanding Preferred stock, 6%, $100 par, 1,000,000 shares outstanding Required: Determine the amount of dividends per share on preferred and common stock for each of the three years. The preferred stock is noncumulative and nonparticipating.

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Paid-in capital in excess of par is reported:


A) As a reduction of shareholders' equity.
B) As a noncurrent asset.
C) As a noncurrent liability.
D) As an increase in shareholders' equity.

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Renaldo Cross Company views share buybacks as treasury stock. Renaldo repurchased shares and then later sold the shares at more than their acquisition price. What is the effect of the sale of the treasury stock on each of the following? Renaldo Cross Company views share buybacks as treasury stock. Renaldo repurchased shares and then later sold the shares at more than their acquisition price. What is the effect of the sale of the treasury stock on each of the following?   A)  Option A B)  Option B C)  Option C D)  Option D


A) Option A
B) Option B
C) Option C
D) Option D

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Retained earnings represent:


A) Earned capital.
B) Cash.
C) Assets.
D) Net assets.

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C. Worthy Ships initially issued 300,000 shares of $1 par stock for $1,500,000 in 2018. In 2020, the company repurchased 30,000 shares for $300,000. In 2021, 15,000 of the repurchased shares were resold for $240,000. In its balance sheet dated December 31, 2021, C. Worthy's treasury stock account shows a balance of:


A) $ 0
B) $ 60,000
C) $150,000
D) $300,000

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Issued stock refers to the number of shares:


A) Outstanding plus treasury shares.
B) Shares issued for cash.
C) Owned by shareholders.
D) That may be issued under state law.

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The following partial information is taken from the comparative balance sheet of Levi Corporation: The following partial information is taken from the comparative balance sheet of Levi Corporation:   - What was the amount of Levi's net income for the year 2018? A)  $0. B)  $40 million. C)  $62 million. D)  Cannot be determined from the given information. - What was the amount of Levi's net income for the year 2018?


A) $0.
B) $40 million.
C) $62 million.
D) Cannot be determined from the given information.

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What is comprehensive income and how does it differ from net income? Where is it reported in the balance sheet?

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Comprehensive income is a broader view o...

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Revenue and expense items and components of other comprehensive income can be reported in a single statement of comprehensive income using:


A) U.S. GAAP.
B) IFRS.
C) Both U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
D) Neither U.S. GAAP nor IFRS.

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The Model Business Corporation Act:


A) Uses the words "common" and "preferred" in describing distinguishing characteristics of stock.
B) Defines legal capital as the amount of net assets not available for distribution to shareholders.
C) Provides guidance for choosing an appropriate par for new issues of stock.
D) Has affected the laws of most states.

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The 12/31/2018 balance sheet of Despot Inc. included the following: The 12/31/2018 balance sheet of Despot Inc. included the following:   In January 2018, Despot recorded a transaction with this journal entry:   - Despot declared a property dividend to give marketable equity securities to its common stockholders. The securities had cost Despot $7 million and currently have a fair value of $16 million. Which of the following would be included in recording the property dividend declaration? A)  Increase in a liability for $16 million. B)  Decrease in retained earnings for $7 million. C)  Decrease in marketable securities by $16 million. D)  All of these answer choices are correct. In January 2018, Despot recorded a transaction with this journal entry: The 12/31/2018 balance sheet of Despot Inc. included the following:   In January 2018, Despot recorded a transaction with this journal entry:   - Despot declared a property dividend to give marketable equity securities to its common stockholders. The securities had cost Despot $7 million and currently have a fair value of $16 million. Which of the following would be included in recording the property dividend declaration? A)  Increase in a liability for $16 million. B)  Decrease in retained earnings for $7 million. C)  Decrease in marketable securities by $16 million. D)  All of these answer choices are correct. - Despot declared a property dividend to give marketable equity securities to its common stockholders. The securities had cost Despot $7 million and currently have a fair value of $16 million. Which of the following would be included in recording the property dividend declaration?


A) Increase in a liability for $16 million.
B) Decrease in retained earnings for $7 million.
C) Decrease in marketable securities by $16 million.
D) All of these answer choices are correct.

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Noncash assets received as consideration for the issue of stock are always valued based on the fair value of the stock.

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A statement of comprehensive income does not include:


A) Gains resulting from the return on pension assets exceeding expectations.
B) Gains and losses on unsold held-to-maturity debt securities.
C) Adjustments from foreign currency translation.
D) Prior service cost of pensions.

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Fowler Co.'s balance sheet showed the following at December 31, 2018: Fowler Co.'s balance sheet showed the following at December 31, 2018:   A cash dividend is declared on December 31, 2018, and is payable on January 20, 2019, to shareholders of record on January 10, 2019. Required: (1.) Prepare all appropriate journal entries, assuming a cash dividend in the amount of $1.00 per share. (2.) Prepare all appropriate journal entries, assuming a cash dividend in the amount of $5.00 per share. A cash dividend is declared on December 31, 2018, and is payable on January 20, 2019, to shareholders of record on January 10, 2019. Required: (1.) Prepare all appropriate journal entries, assuming a cash dividend in the amount of $1.00 per share. (2.) Prepare all appropriate journal entries, assuming a cash dividend in the amount of $5.00 per share.

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The par amount of common stock represents:


A) The arbitrary dollar amount assigned to a share of stock.
B) The liquidation value of a share.
C) The book value of a share of stock.
D) The amount received when the stock was issued.

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Net income and other comprehensive income can be reported in a single statement of comprehensive income using:


A) IFRS.
B) U.S. GAAP.
C) Neither U.S. GAAP nor IFRS.
D) Both U.S. GAAP and IFRS.

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F Co. declares a 5% stock dividend. If the market price at declaration is $12 per share, a shareholder with 110 shares likely would receive:


A) Five additional shares.
B) Fractional share rights for 5½ shares.
C) Five additional shares and $6 in cash.
D) Five additional shares and a fractional share right for 2½ shares.

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Listed below are five terms followed by a list of phrases that describe or characterize each of the terms. Match each phrase with the correct term. -Earnings-price ratio


A) May be increased when net income increases.
B) A feature of preferred stock.
C) May be reduced when shares are retired.
D) Designed to increase the market value of stock.
E) Reduces the net proceeds from selling shares.

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Listed below are five terms followed by a list of phrases that describe or characterize each of the terms. Match each phrase with the correct term. -Retained earnings


A) May be increased when net income increases.
B) A feature of preferred stock.
C) May be reduced when shares are retired.
D) Designed to increase the market value of stock.
E) Reduces the net proceeds from selling shares.

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On January 1, 2018, the board of directors of Goby Inc. declared a $540,000 dividend. The following data is from the balance sheet of Goby on that date: On January 1, 2018, the board of directors of Goby Inc. declared a $540,000 dividend. The following data is from the balance sheet of Goby on that date:   How much is the liquidating dividend? A)  $140,000. B)  $240,000. C)  $290,000. D)  None of these answer choices are correct. How much is the liquidating dividend?


A) $140,000.
B) $240,000.
C) $290,000.
D) None of these answer choices are correct.

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