Question 1

When a corporation completes a 3-for-1 stock split

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A)   the ownership interest of current stockholders is decreased
B)   the market price per share of the stock is decreased
C)   the par value per share is decreased
D)   the market price per share of the stock and the par value per share is decreasedE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

The entry to record the issuance of 150 shares of $5 par common stock at par to an attorney in payment of legal fees for organizing the corporation includes a credit to

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A)   Organizational Expenses
B)   Goodwill
C)   Common Stock
D)   CashE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Under the corporate form of business organization,

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A)   ownership rights are easily transferred
B)   a stockholder is personally liable for the debts of the corporation
C)   corporations are not subject to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
D)   stockholders wishing to sell their corporate shares must get the approval of other stockholdersE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

For accounting purposes,stated value is treated the same way as par value.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

On January 1,Vermont Corporation had 40,000 shares of $10 par value common stock issued and outstanding.All 40,000 shares had been issued in a prior period at $20.00 per share.On February 1,Vermont purchased 3,750 shares of treasury stock for $24 per share and later sold the treasury shares for $21 per share on March 1. ​
The journal entry to record the purchase of the treasury shares on February 1 would include a

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A)   ​credit to Treasury Stock for $90,000
B)   ​debit to Treasury Stock for $90,000
C)   ​debit to a loss account for $112,500
D)   ​credit to a gain account for $112,500E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

The par value of common stock must always be equal to its market value on the date the stock is issued.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Vincent Corporation has 100,000 shares of $100 par common stock outstanding.On June 30,Vincent Corporation declared a 5% stock dividend to be issued on July 30 to stockholders of record July 15.The market price of the stock was $132 a share on June 30.Journalize the entries required on June 30,July 15,and July 30.

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Question 8

The day on which the board of directors of the corporation distributes a dividend is called the declaration date.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Alma Corp.issues 1,000 shares of $10 par common stock at $14 per share.When the transaction is recorded,credit(s) are made to

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A)   Common Stock,$14,000
B)   Common Stock,$10,000,and Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par,$4,000
C)   Common Stock,$4,000,and Paid-In Capital in Excess of Stated Value,$10,000
D)   Common Stock,$10,000,and Retained Earnings,$4,000E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

When no-par stock is issued,Common Stock is credited for the selling price of the stock issued.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Oregon,Inc.reported net income of $105,000.During the current year,the company had 5,000 shares of $100 par,5% preferred stock and 10,000 of $5 par common stock outstanding.The company declared and paid all preferred dividends.Oregon's earnings per share is

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A)   $8.00
B)   $18.00
C)   $5.08
D)   $5.00E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Which of the following is not a right possessed by common stockholders of a corporation?

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A)   the right to vote in the election of the board of directors
B)   the right to receive a minimum amount of dividends
C)   the right to sell their stock to anyone they choose
D)   the right to share in assets upon liquidationE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

A corporation has 50,000 shares of $28 par stock outstanding that has a current market value of $150 per share.If the corporation issues a 4-for-1 stock split,the market value of the stock will fall to approximately

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A)   $7.00
B)   $112.00
C)   $37.50
D)   $600.00E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

A corporation purchases 10,000 shares of its own $10 par common stock for $35 per share,recording it at cost.What will be the effect on total stockholders' equity?

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A)   increase by $100,000
B)   increase by $350,000
C)   decrease by $100,000
D)   decrease by $350,000E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Match the following stockholders' equity concepts to the appropriate term (a-h) .​
-Shares of common stock that were issued and then reacquired by a company

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A)  cash dividend
B)  date of record
C)  Stock Dividends Distributable
D)  date of declaration
E)  treasury stockF) preferred stockG) date of paymentH) Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par I) C) and H)
J) A) and G)

Question 16

Treasury stock shares are

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A)   shares held by the U.S.Treasury Department
B)   part of the total outstanding shares but not part of the total issued shares of a corporation
C)   unissued shares that are held by the treasurer of the corporation
D)   issued shares that have been reacquired by a corporationE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

How is treasury stock shown on the balance sheet?

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A)   as an asset
B)   as a decrease in stockholders' equity
C)   as an increase in stockholders' equity
D)   treasury stock is not shown on the balance sheetE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

If 20,000 shares are authorized,15,000 shares are issued,and 500 shares are held as treasury stock,a cash dividend of $1 per share would amount to $15,000.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Macy Company has 10,000 shares of 2% cumulative preferred stock of $50 par and 25,000 shares of $75 par common stock.The following amounts were distributed as dividends:
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  Determine the dividends per share for preferred and common stock for each year.

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The answer of Macy Company has 10,000 shares of 2%...

Question 20

The ability of a corporation to obtain capital is

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A)   less than the ability of a partnership
B)   about the same as the ability of a partnership
C)   restricted because of the limited life of the corporation
D)   enhanced because of limited liability and ease of share transferabilityE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 12: Corporations: Organization, stock Transactions, and Dividends

If 20,000 shares are authorized,15,000 shares are issued,and 500 shares are held as treasury stock,a cash dividend of $1 per share would amount to $15,000.

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A corporation purchases 10,000 shares of its own $10 par common stock for $35 per share,recording it at cost.What will be the effect on total stockholders' equity?

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When no-par stock is issued,Common Stock is credited for the selling price of the stock issued.

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Under the corporate form of business organization,

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Which of the following is not a right possessed by common stockholders of a corporation?

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For accounting purposes,stated value is treated the same way as par value.

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A corporation has 50,000 shares of $28 par stock outstanding that has a current market value of $150 per share.If the corporation issues a 4-for-1 stock split,the market value of the stock will fall to approximately

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How is treasury stock shown on the balance sheet?

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Treasury stock shares are

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The entry to record the issuance of 150 shares of $5 par common stock at par to an attorney in payment of legal fees for organizing the corporation includes a credit to

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Match the following stockholders' equity concepts to the appropriate term (a-h) . -Shares of common stock that were issued and then reacquired by a company

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The par value of common stock must always be equal to its market value on the date the stock is issued.

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The ability of a corporation to obtain capital is

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Alma Corp.issues 1,000 shares of $10 par common stock at $14 per share.When the transaction is recorded,credit(s) are made to

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Oregon,Inc.reported net income of $105,000.During the current year,the company had 5,000 shares of $100 par,5% preferred stock and 10,000 of $5 par common stock outstanding.The company declared and paid all preferred dividends.Oregon's earnings per share is

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When a corporation completes a 3-for-1 stock split

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The day on which the board of directors of the corporation distributes a dividend is called the declaration date.

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Macy Company has 10,000 shares of 2% cumulative preferred stock of $50 par and 25,000 shares of $75 par common stock.The following amounts were distributed as dividends: Determine the dividends per share for preferred and common stock for each year.

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Exam 12: Corporations: Organization, stock Transactions, and Dividends

If 20,000 shares are authorized,15,000 shares are issued,and 500 shares are held as treasury stock,a cash dividend of $1 per share would amount to $15,000.

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A corporation purchases 10,000 shares of its own $10 par common stock for $35 per share,recording it at cost.What will be the effect on total stockholders' equity?

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When no-par stock is issued,Common Stock is credited for the selling price of the stock issued.

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Under the corporate form of business organization,

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Which of the following is not a right possessed by common stockholders of a corporation?

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For accounting purposes,stated value is treated the same way as par value.

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A corporation has 50,000 shares of $28 par stock outstanding that has a current market value of $150 per share.If the corporation issues a 4-for-1 stock split,the market value of the stock will fall to approximately

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How is treasury stock shown on the balance sheet?

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Treasury stock shares are

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The entry to record the issuance of 150 shares of $5 par common stock at par to an attorney in payment of legal fees for organizing the corporation includes a credit to

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Match the following stockholders' equity concepts to the appropriate term (a-h) .​ -Shares of common stock that were issued and then reacquired by a company

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The par value of common stock must always be equal to its market value on the date the stock is issued.

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The ability of a corporation to obtain capital is

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Alma Corp.issues 1,000 shares of $10 par common stock at $14 per share.When the transaction is recorded,credit(s) are made to

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Oregon,Inc.reported net income of $105,000.During the current year,the company had 5,000 shares of $100 par,5% preferred stock and 10,000 of $5 par common stock outstanding.The company declared and paid all preferred dividends.Oregon's earnings per share is

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When a corporation completes a 3-for-1 stock split

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The day on which the board of directors of the corporation distributes a dividend is called the declaration date.

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Macy Company has 10,000 shares of 2% cumulative preferred stock of $50 par and 25,000 shares of $75 par common stock.The following amounts were distributed as dividends: ​ ​ Determine the dividends per share for preferred and common stock for each year.

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Macy Company has 10,000 shares of 2% cumulative preferred stock of $50 par and 25,000 shares of $75 par common stock.The following amounts were distributed as dividends: Determine the dividends per share for preferred and common stock for each year.

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