Problem 11-4A Analyzing changes in stockholders’ equity accounts LO C3, P2, P3 [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] The equity sections for Atticus Group at the beginning of the year (January 1) and end of the year (December 31) follow. Stockholders’ Equity (January 1) Common stock—$4 par value, 100,000 sharesauthorized, 40,000 shares issued and outstanding $ 160,000 Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock 120,000 Retained earnings 320,000 Total stockholders’ equity $ 600,000 Stockholders’ Equity (December 31) Common stock—$4 par value, 100,000 sharesauthorized, 47,400 shares issued, 3,000 shares in treasury $ 189,600 Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock 179,200 Retained earnings ($30,000 restricted by treasury stock) 400,000 768,800 Less cost of treasury stock (30,000 ) Total stockholders’ equity $ 738,800 The following transactions and events affected its equity during the year. Jan. 5 Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, date of record January 10. Mar. 20 Purchased treasury stock for cash. Apr. 5 Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, date of record April 10. July 5 Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, date of record July 10. July 31 Declared a 20% stock dividend when the stock’s market value was $12 per share. Aug. 14 Issued the stock dividend that was declared on July 31. Oct. 5 Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, date of record October 10. Problem 11-4A Part 1 Required:1. How many common shares are outstanding on each cash dividend date? Could you write the explanation of calculations we well please?

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Problem 11-4A Analyzing changes in stockholders’ equity accounts LO C3, P2, P3

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The equity sections for Atticus Group at the beginning of the year (January 1) and end of the year (December 31) follow.

Stockholders’ Equity (January 1)
Common stock—$4 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 40,000 shares issued and outstanding	$	160,000
Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock		120,000
Retained earnings		320,000
Total stockholders’ equity	$	600,000

Stockholders’ Equity (December 31)
Common stock—$4 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 47,400 shares issued, 3,000 shares in treasury	$	189,600
Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock		179,200
Retained earnings ($30,000 restricted by treasury stock)		400,000
		768,800
Less cost of treasury stock		(30,000	)
Total stockholders’ equity	$	738,800

The following transactions and events affected its equity during the year.

Jan.	5	Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, date of record January 10.
Mar.	20	Purchased treasury stock for cash.
Apr.	5	Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, date of record April 10.
July	5	Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, date of record July 10.
July	31	Declared a 20% stock dividend when the stock’s market value was $12 per share.
Aug.	14	Issued the stock dividend that was declared on July 31.
Oct.	5	Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, date of record October 10.

Problem 11-4A Part 1

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1. How many common shares are outstanding on each cash dividend date?

Could you write the explanation of calculations we well please?

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