a. Compute the book value of the ordinary shares at December 31, 2023. b. Compute the book value of the ordinary shares at December 31, 2023, assuming that the preference shares have a liquidating value of P106 per share.
a. Compute the book value of the ordinary shares at December 31, 2023. b. Compute the book value of the ordinary shares at December 31, 2023, assuming that the preference shares have a liquidating value of P106 per share.
Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions
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Transcribed Image Text:Watusi Inc. began operations in January
2021 and reported the following results for
each of its 3 years of operations.
2021
260,000 net loss
2022
40,000 net loss
2023
700,000 net income
At December 31, 2023, Watusi Inc. share
capital accounts were as follows:
Share Capital-Preference, 500,000
6% cumulative, par value
P100; authorized, issued,
and outstanding 5,000
shares
Share Capital–Ordinary,
750,000
par value P1.00; authorized
1,000,000 shares; issued
and outstanding 750,000
shares

Transcribed Image Text:Watusi Inc. has never paid a cash or share
dividend. There has been no change in the
share capital accounts since Watusi began
operations. The country law permits
dividends only from retained earnings.
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a. Compute the book value of the ordinary
shares at December 31, 2023.
b. Compute the book value of the ordinary
shares at December 31, 2023, assuming
that the preference shares have a
liquidating value of P106 per share.
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