Question: E11-4. Answer questions about stockholders' equity section . (LO 2, 4), C The stockholders' equity section of Lachlin Corporation's balance sheet at December 31 is
E11-4.
Answer questions about stockholders' equity section.
(LO 2, 4), C
The stockholders' equity section of Lachlin Corporation's balance sheet at December 31 is presented here.
| LACHLIN CORPORATION Balance Sheet (partial) | |
|---|---|
| Stockholders' equity |
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| Paid-in capital |
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| Preferred stock, cumulative, 10,000 shares authorized, 6,000 shares issued and outstanding | $600,000 |
| Common stock, no par, 750,000 shares authorized, 580,000 shares issued | 2,900,000 |
| Total paid-in capital | 3,500,000 |
| Retained earnings | 1,158,000 |
| Total paid-in capital and retained earnings | 4,658,000 |
| Less: Treasury stock (6,000 common shares) | 32,000 |
| Total stockholders' equity | $4,626,000 |
Instructions
From a review of the stockholders' equity section, answer the following questions.
(a)
How many shares of common stock are outstanding?
(b)
Assuming there is a stated value, what is the stated value of the common stock?
(c)
What is the par value of the preferred stock?
(d)
If the annual dividend on preferred stock is $36,000, what is the dividend rate on preferred stock?
(e)
If dividends of $72,000 were in arrears on preferred stock, what would be the balance reported for retained earnings?
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