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) 750,000
Share premium24,000
Retained earnings 300,000

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 750,000 750,000
Bonus 1 for 5 150,000 150,000
Total 900,000 900,000
Ordinary shares Share premium Retained earnings
Original 750,000 24,000 300,000
Bonus 1 for 5 150,000 (24,000) (126,000)
Balance 900,000 0 174,000

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