Reference no: EM132700129
The following are the shareholders' equity accounts of INDIA COMPANY at December 31, 2014.
Ordinary shares, P10 par; authorized 200, 000 shares;
Issued 90, 000 shares P900, 000
Preference shares, 12% P25 par; authorized
100, 000 shares; issued 15, 000 shares ; cumulative 375, 000
Share premium 2, 500, 000
Retained earnings 4, 750, 000
Treasury shares (7, 500 ordinary shares )
371, 250
The preference shares are participating in distribution in excess of a 15% dividend rate on the ordinary shares. No dividend have been paid in 2012 or 2013. On December 31, 2014, India wants to pay a cash dividend of P2 a share to ordinary shareholders.
Problem 1. What is the amount to be paid to preference shareholders ?
A. P153, 750 C. P108, 750
B. P90, 000 D. P135, 000
Problem 2. What is the amount to be paid to ordinary shareholders?
A. 105, 000 C. 99,000
B. 123,000 D. 165,000