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) | 875,000 |
| Share premium | 18,000 |
| Retained earnings | 480,000 |
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 | 875,000 | 875,000 |
| Bonus 1 for 5 | 175,000 | 175,000 | |
| Total | 1,050,000 | 1,050,000 |
| Ordinary shares | Share premium | Retained earnings | |
| Original | 875,000 | 18,000 | 480,000 |
| Bonus 1 for 5 | 175,000 | (18,000) | (157,000) |
| Balance | 1,050,000 | 0 | 323,000 |
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