In: Accounting
You are given the following information for Company ABC as of December 31, 2016:
Capital Stock, $1,000,000 ($1 par)
Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par Value—Common, $4,000,000
Retained Earnings Balance on January 1, 2016, $400,000
Retained Earnings Balance on December 31, 2016, $300,000
Dividends declared and paid in 2016: $1,100,000
What was the company's net income for 2016?
Select one:
a. $1,200,000
b. $100,000
c. $0
d. None of the above
How many shares of stock are issued and outstanding?
Select one:
a. 4,000,000
b. 5,000,000
c. 1,000,000
d. None of the above
Ans. | Company Net Income for 2016: | ||||
Particulars | Amt.($) | ||||
Retained Earning balance on December 31, 2016 | 300,000 | ||||
Add: Dividend Paid in 2016 | 1,100,000 | ||||
1,400,000 | |||||
Less: Retained Earning balance on January 1, 2016 | 400,000 | ||||
Net Income | $ 1,000,000 | ||||
d) None of the above. | |||||
Ans. | Shares of Stock Issued and Outstanding: | ||||
No. of Shares = | Value of Stock / Par value | ||||
= | $1,000,000 / $1 | ||||
= | 1,000,000 |