Answer:
a. Freeman estimates that it is reasonably possible but not likely that it will lose a current lawsuit. Freeman's attorneys estimate the potential loss will be $4,500,000.
- Describe the situation in a note to the financial statements.
Since the event is possible but not likely, it should be disclosed in the footnotes of the financial statements.
b. Freeman received notice that it was being sued. Freeman considers this lawsuit to be frivolous.
Since this is a frivolous lawsuit, there is no need to disclose it.
c. Freeman is currently the defendant in a lawsuit. Freeman believes it is likely that it will lose the lawsuit and estimates the damages to be paid will be $75,000.
- Record an expense and a liability based on estimated amounts.
Since the negative outcome is probable and you were able to quantify your losses, you must record the expense for $75,000 and include the amount as a current liability.
Solution:
Numerator (Basic EPS): Net income = $900 million;
Preferred dividends = $27 million (9% x $100 = $9/share x 3 million;
Since the preferred stock is cumulative, the dividend is deducted whether or not paid)
Denominator (Basic EPS): Weighted average # shares of common stock outstanding
1/1 – 12/31 => 540 x (12/12) => 540 x 1.05 = 567
3/1 – 12/31 => (24) x (10/12) = (20) x 1.05 = 21
10/1 – 12/31 => 4 x (3/12) = 1
= 567 - 21 - 1 = 547
Weighted average # shares 190
Basic EPS = ( $900 - $27 ) ÷ $547
= $873 ÷ $547 = 1.59
The answer I think is D or A
Focuses only on their problems, ignoring their successes
