Question

Morrison Corporation had the following common stock record during the current calendar year: Outstanding-January 1 2,000,000 Additional shares issued 3/31 100,000 Distributed a 10% stock dividend on 6/30 Additional shares issued 9/30 100,000 What is the number of shares to be used in computing basic EPS

Answer 1

Answer:

the number of shares to be used in computing basic EPS is 2,100,000.

Explanation:

Basic Earnings Per Share = Earnings Attributable to Holders of Common Stock ÷ Weighted Average Number of Common Stocks

Weighted Average Number of Common Stocks Calculation :

Common Stocks Outstanding on 1 January         2,000,000

Additional Shares 9/12 × 100,000                              75,000

Additional Shares 3/12 × 100,000                              25,000

Weighted Average Number of Common Stocks 2,100,000