Bantec Corporation had 500,000 common shares outstanding on January 1, 2020. On May 1, Bantec issued 50,000

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Bantec Corporation had 500,000 common shares outstanding on January 1, 2020. On May 1, Bantec issued 50,000 shares. 

(a) Calculate the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the year ended December 31, 2020, if the 50,000 shares were issued for cash. Round to the nearest share. 

(b) Calculate the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the year ended December 31, 2020, if the 50,000 shares were issued in a stock dividend.

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Intermediate Accounting Volume 2

ISBN: 9781119497042

12th Canadian Edition

Authors: Donald E. Kieso, Jerry J. Weygandt, Terry D. Warfield, Irene M. Wiecek, Bruce J. McConomy

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