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PROBLEM 6

(Determination of Earnings and


Earnings Per Share)

Lalaine Aguilar
Problem

Angelique Corporation has P450,000 of


retained earnings on December 31, 20x5.
The company paid common dividends of
P25,000 in 20x5 and had retained
earnings on P400,000 on December 31,
20x4.
a. How much did Angelique Corporation earn
during 20x5?
b. What would its earnings per share be if 20,000
shares of common stock were outstanding?

Required
Angelique Corporation

A.

Retained earnings, Dec.31,20x5 450,000


Less: Retained earnings, Dec. 31,20x5 (400,000)
Change in Retained earnings 50,000
Add: Common Stock Dividends 25,000
Earnings available to common stockholders 75,000

B.
Total Earnings
Earnings per share =
Outstanding shares
75,000
=
20,000 shares
Earnings per share = P 3.75 per share

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