In: Accounting
The following information is available for Barone Corporation:
January 1, 2013 Shares outstanding 1,500,000
April 1, 2013 Shares issued 240,000
July 1, 2013 Treasury shares purchased 90,000
October 1, 2013 Shares issued in a 100% stock dividend 1,650,000
The number of shares to be used in computing earnings per common share for 2013 is
A. 3,285,000
B. 3,390,600
C. 2,047,500
D. 3,270,000
PLEASE SHOW YOUR WORK!
--Correct Answer = Option 'A' 3,285,000
Date | Shares | Shares remain outstanding for (months) | Weighted Average no. of shares | |
01-Jan-13 | 1,500,000 | 12 | 1,500,000 | [1500000 shares x 12/12] |
01-Apr-13 | 240,000 | 9 | 180,000 | [240000 shares x 9/12] |
01-Jul-13 | (90,000) | 6 | (45,000) | [90000 shares x 6/12] |
01-Oct-13 | 1,650,000 | 12 | 1,650,000 | [1650000 shares x 12/12] |
Total no. of shares to be used in computing EPS | 3,285,000 | ANSWER |