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) | 375,000 |
| Share premium | 6,000 |
| Retained earnings | 240,000 |
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 | 375,000 | 375,000 |
| Bonus 1 for 5 | 75,000 | 75,000 | |
| Total | 450,000 | 450,000 |
| Ordinary shares | Share premium | Retained earnings | |
| Original | 375,000 | 6,000 | 240,000 |
| Bonus 1 for 5 | 75,000 | (6,000) | (69,000) |
| Balance | 450,000 | 0 | 171,000 |
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