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Accounting for Share Transactions The shareholders’ equity section of the consol

ID: 2445567 • Letter: A

Question

Accounting for Share Transactions
The shareholders’ equity section of the consolidated balance sheet of CompX International appeared as follows at the beginning of the year:

The following events occurred sequentially during the year:

A 2-for-1 forward stock split was executed.

A ten percent stock dividend was distributed when the CompX share price was $20 per share.

Treasury stock valued at $3,000,000 was repurchased when the CompX share price was $15 per share.

Required

1. How many Class A common shares are outstanding following the above events?

2. Prepare a spreadsheet to illustrate the financial effects associated with the above three share transactions. Round answers to nearest whole number.

Shareholders’ Equity Class A common stock, $0.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; 6,100,000 shares issued $61,000 Additional paid-in-capital 118,127,000 Retained earnings 14,270,000 Currency translation adjustment (2,412,000) Total equity $130,046,000

Explanation / Answer

Question 1. Quantity Rate Amount Beginning Common Stock         6,100,000.00 0.01 $            61,000.00 2 for 1 stock split      12,200,000.00 0.005 $            61,000.00 Add: 10% stock Dividend         1,220,000.00 0.005                  6,100.00 Stock Available      13,420,000.00 0.005                67,100.00 Less: Treasury Stock Purchased (3,000,000/$15)            200,000.00 0.005                  1,000.00 Outstanding Common Stock      13,220,000.00 0.005                66,100.00 Answer: 13,220,000 common stock Question 2 CompX International Transaction Balance Stock Stock Share Sheet Split Dividend Repurchase Totals Assets Cash $                  -   $            -   $   (3,000,000.00) $   (3,000,000.00) Shareholders’ Equity Common stock $                  -   $ (6,100.00) $         (6,100.00) APIC $                  -   $                   -   Retained earnings $                  -   $ 6,100.00 $          6,100.00 Treasury stock $                  -   $    3,000,000.00 $    3,000,000.00 Total Shareholders’ Equity $                           -