Salmon Limited reported profit of $465,325 for its November 30, 2017, year end. Cash dividends of $90,000

Question:

Salmon Limited reported profit of $465,325 for its November 30, 2017, year end. Cash dividends of $90,000 on the common shares and $65,000 on the noncumulative preferred shares were declared and paid during the year. The following information is available regarding Salmon's common shares:
Dec. 1, 2016 The opening number of common shares was 60,000.
Feb. 28, 2017 Sold 10,000 common shares for $200,000 cash.
May 31, 2017 Reacquired 5,000 common shares for $90,000 cash.
Nov. 1, 2017 Issued 15,000 common shares in exchange for land with a fair value of $310,000.
Instructions
(a) Calculate the profit available to common shareholders.
(b) Calculate the weighted average number of common shares for the year.
(c) Calculate earnings per share for the year.
Fantastic news! We've Found the answer you've been seeking!

Step by Step Answer:

Related Book For  book-img-for-question

Accounting Principles

ISBN: 978-1119048473

7th Canadian Edition Volume 2

Authors: Jerry J. Weygandt, Donald E. Kieso, Paul D. Kimmel, Barbara Trenholm, Valerie Warren, Lori Novak

Question Posted: