SHE Part 2 Flashcards
(40 cards)
Retained Earnings
- cumulative profits, net of losses, distribution to owners, and other adjustments, which are not yet distributed
- accumulated profit/loss
Retained earnings consists of:
Unappropriated (unrestricted) - available for distribution
Appropriated (restricted) - not available unless restriction is removed
Appropriations may be a result of
- Legal requirement
- Contractual agreement
- Voluntary
Does appropriation affect the total SHE?
No.
What is the effect of dividends declaration to RE?
Dividends declarations reduces RE.
What are the shares entitled to dividends?
All outstanding shares and subscribed par value shares
What are the shares not entitled to dividends?
Unissued shares, subscribed no-par value shares, and treasury shares
When does the corporation recognizes liability?
On date of declaration when it is appropriately authorized and is no longer at the discretion of the company.
What is the difference between stock dividends from cash and property dividends?
Share dividends do not transfer asset to the shareholders.
How does share dividends affect total SHE?
Affects only the accounts within the shareholder’s equity; it increases the total share capital but reduces the RE, but the total SHE remains unchanged since both accounts are component of it.
What is small share dividends and how is the accounting for it?
less than 20% of the previously outstanding shares; @ FV
What is large share dividends and how is the accounting for it?
20% or more of the previously outstanding shares; @ par value
Share splits
memo entry only; form of recapitalization/reorganization
Share splits/ Splits-up
increases the no. of shares and reduces the par value
Reverse share split / split-down
decreases no of shares and increases par value
What is the effect of share splits in the total SHE?
no effect
Non-cumulative preference shares
entitles the shareholders only to the payment of current dividends
Cumulative shareholders
entitles the holder to the payment not only of current dividends but also of back dividends in arrears
Reasons for declaring share dividends
- To retain profits in the corporation.
- To make an impression to the public because many considers share dividends as return on capital.
- To decrease fair value per share.
Redeemable preference shares are classified as
financial liability and dividends declared on them are recognized as interest expense
Liquidating dividends
Dividends declared out of capital rather than retained earnings. Declared upon corporate liquidation.
Dividends declared are disclosed either in the
statement of changes in the equity or in the notes
Recapitalization
Refers to the changes in the capital structure of an entity brought about by the cancellation of old shares and issuance of new shares as replacement
Recapitalization is accomplished through
- Change from par to no-par value or vice versa
- Reduction of par value or stated value
- Share splits or reverse splits