PB11–4
Case A—Preferred is noncumulative (total amount to distribute, $24,000):
Preferred
(19,000
shares)
Preferred ($190,000 x 8%) …………………………..………….
Balance to common ($24,000 – $15,200) ………………….
Per share ……………………………………………………….…….
Case B—Preferred is cumulative (total amount to distribute, $24,000):
Arrears ($190,000 x 8% x 2 years = $30,400 total) ….
Current year…………………………..…………………………..
Common …………………………..…………………………..…..
Per share ……………………………………………………….…….
Note: $6,400 of dividends in arrears ($30,400-$24,000) will carry-over to the next year
along with $15,200 from the current year.
Case C—Preferred is cumulative (total amount to distribute, $67,000):
Arrears ($190,000 x 8% x 2 years) ………………………..
Current year ($190,000 x 8%) …………………………..….
Balance to common ($67,000 – $45,600) ……………….
Per share ……………………………………………………….…….