In: Accounting
Coral Cleaners Ltd reported the following information in the shareholders' equity section of its 30 June 2017, statement of financial position.
7% cumulative, non-participating preferred share (500 shares) $50 000
Ordinary share, 100 000 shares $625 000
Retained earnings $825 000
If Coral Cleaners Ltd repurchased 2000 ordinary shares for $20 per share, what is the amount of total shareholders' equity after this transaction?
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 $1 460 000  | 
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 $1 470 000  | 
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 $1 530 000  | 
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 $1 500 000  | 
| Correct Answer is $ 1460000 | |
| Explanation: | |
| Shareholde's Equity Section | |
| 7% cumulative, non-participating preferred share (500 shares) $50 000 | $50,000 | 
| Ordinary share, 100 000 shares $625 000 | $625,000 | 
| Retained earnings $825 000 | $825,000 | 
| Less: Treasury Stock (2000*$20) | $40,000 | 
| $1,460,000 | |
| Treasury stock( Repurchase of share) is shown as a reduction from Sharholders quity because it result in reduction of equity (Liabilities) and reduction of cash well (asset) |