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FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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ISBN:9781259964947

Author:Libby

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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Shalom corporation’s current balance sheet reports the following shareholder’s equity: 5% cumulative preference share, par value, 100 per share, 50,000 shares issued and outstanding 5,000,000 Ordinary share, par value 35 per share, 200,000 shares issued, And outstanding 7,000,000 Share premium in excess of par value of ordinary share 2,500,000 Retained Earnings 6,000,000 Dividends in arrears on the preference share amount to 500,000. If Shalom were to be liquidated, the preference shareholders’ would receive par value plus a premium of 1,000,000. How much would be the book value per share of ordinary share?

Definition Definition Financial statement that provides a snapshot of an organization's financial position at a specific point in time. It summarizes a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholder's equity, detailing what the company owns, what it owes, and what is left over for its owners. The balance sheet serves as a crucial tool to assess the financial health and stability of a company, as well as to help management make informed decisions about its future investments and financial obligations.

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