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Ascertain the amount of prior period adjustments.
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Explanation of Solution
Retained earnings: Retained earnings are that portion of profits which are earned by a company but not distributed to stockholders in the form of dividends. These earnings are retained for various purposes like expansion activities, or funding any future plans.
Ascertain the amount of prior period adjustments.
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Calculate the amount of preferred dividend.
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Explanation of Solution
Calculate the amount of preferred dividend.
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Calculate the amount of common dividend (cash).
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Explanation of Solution
Calculate the amount of common dividend (cash).
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Calculate the amount of common dividend (property).
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Explanation of Solution
An amount of $720,000 (fair value) is declared as a common dividend on property.
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Ascertain the number of common shares issued at December 31, 2016.
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Explanation of Solution
Ascertain the number of common shares issued at December 31, 2016.
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Ascertain the total legal capital of common stock issued.
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Explanation of Solution
Ascertain the total legal capital of common stock issued.
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Compute the additional paid-in capital, including
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Explanation of Solution
Compute the additional paid-in capital, including treasury stock transactions.
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Compute the total amount of treasury stock.
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Explanation of Solution
Compute the total amount of treasury stock.
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Ascertain the numerator used in computing the earnings per share.
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Explanation of Solution
An amount of $826,000
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