Question

The financial statements for Highland Corporation included the following selected information:

Answer 1

Answer:

Highland Corporation

1. The amount of additional paid-in capital is:

= $210,000.

2. The amount of the retained earnings at the beginning of the year is:

= $440,000.

3.  The number of shares in treasury stock is:

= 23,000 shares.

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Common stock                       $ 1,000,000

Retained earnings                    $ 770,000

Net income                            $ 1,020,000

Shares issued                              100,000

Shares outstanding                       77,000

Dividends declared and paid  $ 690,000

Price of common stock = $31 per share

1. The amount of additional paid-in capital is:

Issued stock = 100,000 * ($31 - $10) = $210,000

2. The amount of the retained earnings at the beginning of the year:

Retained earnings at the ending       $ 770,000

Add dividend                                         690,000

Total available for distribution         $1,460,000

Less Net income                                1,020,000

Retained earnings at the beginning $440,000

3. Treasury stock = 23,000 (100,000 - 77,000)