Aztec Financial Services Ltd. needs to raise $3,000,000 to expand company operations. Aztec's president is considering the
Question:
Aztec Financial Services Ltd. needs to raise $3,000,000 to expand company operations. Aztec's president is considering the issuance of either
• Plan A: $3,000,000 of 4 percent bonds payable to borrow the money
• Plan B: 300,000 common shares at $10.00 per share
Before any new financing, Aztec Financial Services Ltd. expects to earn net income of $900,000, and the company already has 300,000 common shares outstanding. The president believes the expansion will increase income before interest and income tax by $600,000. The company's income tax rate is 40 percent.
Required
Prepare an analysis similar to Exhibit 15-8, to determine which plan is likely to result in the higher earnings per share. Which financing plan would you recommend for Aztec Financial Services Ltd.? Give your reasons.
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Accounting
ISBN: 978-0132690089
9th Canadian Edition volume 2
Authors: Charles T. Horngren, Walter T. Harrison Jr., Jo Ann L. Johnston, Carol A. Meissner, Peter R. Norwood