ACCA F3 Capital Structure

P Co makes a 1 for 5 bonus issue, using the share premium account to the extent that it is possible. Immediately before the bonus issue, P Co had the following equity balance.

$
Share Capital ($1 share) 125,000
Share premium6,000
Retained earnings 60,000

What is the balance on the retained earnings after the bonus issue has been recorded ?

Suggested Solution:

Share Capital No of shares at $1 $'000
Original $1 Ordinary Shares 125,000 125,000
Bonus 1 for 5 25,000 25,000
Total 150,000 150,000
Ordinary shares Share premium Retained earnings
Original 125,000 6,000 60,000
Bonus 1 for 5 25,000 (6,000) (19,000)
Balance 150,000 0 41,000

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