Question

The Alford Group had 320,000 shares of common stock outstanding at January 1, 2018. The following activities affected common shares during the year. There are no potential common shares outstanding. 2018 Feb. 28 Purchased 24,000 shares of treasury stock. Oct. 31 Sold the treasury shares purchased on February 28. Nov. 30 Issued 96,000 new shares. Dec. 31 Net income for 2018 is $780,000. 2019 Jan. 15 Declared and issued a 2-for-1 stock split. Dec. 31 Net income for 2019 is $780,000. Required: 1. Determine the 2018 EPS. 2. Determine the 2019 EPS. 3. At what amount will the 2018 EPS be presented in the 2019 comparative financial statements

Answer 1

Answer:

1. $2.5 Per Share

2. $0.9375 per share

3. $1.25

Explanation:

According to the scenario, computation of the given data are as follow:-

1. EPS 2018

Earning Per Share(EPS) = Net Income ÷ Weighted Average Outstanding Share of Common Stock

2018:- Weighted Average Outstanding Share of Common Stock = (320,000 × 12 ÷ 12) - (24,000 × 10÷12) + (24,000 × 2÷ 12) + (96000 × 1÷12)

= 320,000 - 20,000 + 4,000 + 8,000 =312,000 shares

2018 Net Income = $780,000

Earning Per Share ( EPS ) 2018 = $780,000 ÷ 312,000 = $2.5 Per Share

2. 2019 EPS:-

Common Stock Share at the Beginning of 2019 =320,000 - 24,000 + 24,000 + 96,000 = 416,000 shares

2019:- Weighted Average Outstanding Share of Common Stock = 416,000 × 2 = 832,000

2019 Net Income = $780,000

EPS = $780,000 ÷ 832,000 = $0.9375 per share

3. The 2018 EPS Be Presented in 2019 Comparative Financial Statement = Net Income ÷ (Weighted Average Outstanding Shares Of Common Stock For 2018 × Stock) )

= $780,000 ÷ (312,000 × 2)

= $780,000 ÷ 624,000

= $1.25