P17-7 (continued)
Computation of Number of Shares
To Be Used in Earnings Per Share Computations
Weighted average shares outstanding during year:
October 1 – November 30, 2010
(giving retroactive effect to stock split) 120,000 x 1/6 20,000
P17-8 (AICPA adapted solution)
1. MASON CORPORATION
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares for
Computation of Basic Earnings per Share
For Year Ended December 31, 2010
Months Weighted
Dates Shares Outstanding Shares
January 1 – August 31 300,000 x 8 = 2,400,000