In: Accounting
Raphael Corporation’s balance sheet shows the following
stockholders’ equity section.
Preferred stock—5% cumulative, $___ par value, 1,000
shares authorized, issued, and outstanding |
$ | 75,000 | |
Common stock—$___ par value, 4,000 shares authorized,
issued, and outstanding |
120,000 | ||
Retained earnings | 360,000 | ||
Total stockholders' equity | $ | 555,000 | |
1. What are the par values of the corporation’s
preferred stock and its common stock?
2. If no dividends are in arrears at the current date, what is the book value per share of common stock?
3. If two years’ preferred dividends are in
arrears at the current date, what is the book value per share of
common stock?
4. If two years’ preferred dividends are in arrears at the current date and the board of directors declares cash dividends of $20,750, what total amount will be paid to the preferred and to the common shareholders?