Question

Newton Corporation was organized on January 1, 20X7. On that date, it issued 200,000 shares of its $10 par value common stock at $15 per share (400,000 shares were authorized). During the period January 1, 20X7, through December 31, 20X9, Newton reported net income of $750,000 and paid cash dividends of $380,000. On January 5, 20X9, Newton purchased 12,000 shares of its common stock at $12 per share. On December 31, 20X9, 8,000 treasury shares were sold at $8 per share. Newton used the cost method of accounting for treasury shares. What is the total stockholders' equity of Newton as of December 31, 20X9

Answer 1

$3,290,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Calculation to determine total stockholders' equity of Newton as of December 31, 20X9

200,000 shares issued for $15$3,000,000

(200,000 shares* $15)

Add Net income $750,000

Less Dividends ($380,000)

Less Purchased 12,000 treasury shares at $12 ($144,000)

(12,000 treasury shares*$12)

Add Decrease in treasury stock account $96,000

(8,000 shares *$12)

Less Decrease in additional paid-in capital ($32,000)

[(8,000 shares *$12)-(8,000 shares *$8])

Total Stockholders’ equity $3,290,000

Therefore total stockholders' equity of Newton as of December 31, 20X9 is $3,290,000