FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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ISBN: 9781259964947
Author: Libby
Publisher: MCG
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The issued share capital of 1.
Con January 1, 2015 was Ordinary
Shares 50 cents each $6 million and 8% Preference Shares $2 million. The preference shares are
non-redeemable
The following share issue took place during the year to December 31, 2015:
i. 31 March 2015-a bonus issue of one (1) new share for every ten (10) shares held
ii. 1 July 2015 a rights issue of one new share at $1.50 for every five (5) shares held.
The market price of shares the day before the rights issue was $2.40
is after tax profit for 2015 was $5,000,000.
Hardwood's basic earnings per share in the year to 31 December 2015 was correctly disclosed at
55 cents.
Calculate for Hardwood, for the year to 31 December 2015:
A. The basic EPS for 2015.
B. Restate the EPS for 2014.
C. List the limitations of earnings per share as a measure of corporate performance.
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Transcribed Image Text:Question 1 The issued share capital of 1. Con January 1, 2015 was Ordinary Shares 50 cents each $6 million and 8% Preference Shares $2 million. The preference shares are non-redeemable The following share issue took place during the year to December 31, 2015: i. 31 March 2015-a bonus issue of one (1) new share for every ten (10) shares held ii. 1 July 2015 a rights issue of one new share at $1.50 for every five (5) shares held. The market price of shares the day before the rights issue was $2.40 is after tax profit for 2015 was $5,000,000. Hardwood's basic earnings per share in the year to 31 December 2015 was correctly disclosed at 55 cents. Calculate for Hardwood, for the year to 31 December 2015: A. The basic EPS for 2015. B. Restate the EPS for 2014. C. List the limitations of earnings per share as a measure of corporate performance.
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