The capital structure of Renault Marketing Inc. at December 31, 2019, included 50,000, $0.50 preferred shares and

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The capital structure of Renault Marketing Inc. at December 31, 2019, included 50,000, $0.50 preferred shares and 74,000 common shares. The 50,000 preferred shares were issued in 2009. Common shares outstanding during 2020 were 74,000 January through April and 80,000 May through September. A 20 percent stock dividend was paid on October 1. Income from continuing operations during 2020 was $122,000. The company discontinued a segment of the business at a gain (net of tax) of $9,250. The Renault Marketing Inc. board of directors restricts $125,000 of retained earnings for contingencies.


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1. Compute and report Renault Marketing Inc.’s earnings per share at the end of 2020. Income of $122,000 is net of income tax.

2. Show two ways of reporting Renault Marketing Inc.’s retained earnings restriction. Retained Earnings at December 31, 2019, was $145,500, and total contributed capital at December 31, 2020, is $375,000. The company declared dividends of $49,500 in 2020.

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