Compute for the book value per share on preference and ordinary share under each of the following assumptions: a. Preference shares have liquidation value of P60 per share, no dividends in arrears b. Preference shares are cumulative with dividends in arrears for 3 years including the current year, Upon corporate liquidation, shares are preferred as to assets up to par and any dividends in arrears must be paid first before distribution may be made to ordinary shares.

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The shareholders' equity of Diamond Corporation on December 31, 2021 follows:
Ordinary Share Capital P20 par, 100,000 shares issued
P2,000,000
8% Preference Share Capital P50 par, 10,000 shares issued
500,000
Share Premium - Ordinary
200,000
Share Premium - Preference
50,000
Retained Earnings
1,500,000
Total
4,250,000
Compute for the book value per share on preference and ordinary share under each of the
following assumptions:
a. Preference shares have liquidation value of P60 per share, no dividends in arrears
b. Preference shares are cumulative with dividends in arrears for 3 years including the
current year, Upon corporate liquidation, shares are preferred as to assets up to par and any
dividends in arrears must be paid first before distribution may be made to ordinary shares.
Transcribed Image Text:The shareholders' equity of Diamond Corporation on December 31, 2021 follows: Ordinary Share Capital P20 par, 100,000 shares issued P2,000,000 8% Preference Share Capital P50 par, 10,000 shares issued 500,000 Share Premium - Ordinary 200,000 Share Premium - Preference 50,000 Retained Earnings 1,500,000 Total 4,250,000 Compute for the book value per share on preference and ordinary share under each of the following assumptions: a. Preference shares have liquidation value of P60 per share, no dividends in arrears b. Preference shares are cumulative with dividends in arrears for 3 years including the current year, Upon corporate liquidation, shares are preferred as to assets up to par and any dividends in arrears must be paid first before distribution may be made to ordinary shares.
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