Answer:
$6,500 was distributed to preferred shareholders
Explanation:
Dividend distributed to preferred share is based on the predetermined rate associated with these share. When the dividend is declared preferred share dividend is paid first. The remainder is distributed between the common stockholders.
Value of Preferred share = 8000 shares x $10 par value = $80,000
Preferred Dividend = $80,000 x 5% = $4,000
Accrued dividend of 2016 = $4,000 - $1500 = $2500
Total Dividend Accrued = $2,500 + $4,000 = $6,500
Answer:
d. $29,580.
Explanation:
Note: The data in the question are merged together and they are first sorted and separated as given in the attached file before the question is answered.
Cost individually incurred by Maintenance = $25,500
Share of Payroll Department cost = $20,400 * (15/75) = $4,080
Total Maintenance Cost = $25,500 + $4,080 = $29,580.
Therefore, he total cost of operating the Maintenance Department for the current period is d. $29,580.
Answer:
Total Stockholders' Equity = $2,334,370
Explanation:
Note: See the attached excel file for the stockholders' equity section of the balance sheet for Finishing Touches as of December 31, 2018 with all the formulae used.
In the attached excel file, the retained earnings is calculated as follows:
Retained earnings = Net income – Common dividends - Preferred dividends = $149,000 - $94,000 - $1,330) = $53,670
From the attached excel file, we have:
Total Stockholders' Equity = $2,334,370
Answer:
minimize
Explanation:
Tax Liability refers to the tax amount owed by the person or company and which is paid to the local tax authorities. However, there are certain rules that assist in calculating the tax liability of an individual or company. In order to minimize this amount an individual or a company needs to properly plan their financial benefits (such as income, savings and/or dividends) and discuss with tax consultant on the best way to minimize the tax liability.
The correct answer would be B. Depreciation
