ZedCon Inc. intends to raise $10,000,000 for the purpose of expanding operations internationally. Two options are available:

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ZedCon Inc. intends to raise $10,000,000 for the purpose of expanding operations internationally. Two options are available:

? Plan 1: Issue $10,000,000 of 5% bonds payable due in 2030, or

? Plan 2: Issue 100,000 common shares at $100 per share.

The expansion is expected to generate additional annual profit before interest and tax of $800,000. ZedCon?s tax rate is 35%. The assumed adjusted trial balance at December 31, 2021, one year after the expansion under each of Plan 1 and Plan 2, is shown below:

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Preparation Component:

1. Prepare a single-step income statement for 2021 (showing salaries expense, depreciation expense, cost of goods sold, interest expense, and other expenses) and a classified balance sheet at December 31, 2021, assuming:

a. Plan 1, and then

b. Plan 2.

Analysis Component:

Which financing plan should ZedCon Inc. choose assuming its goal is to:

a. Maximize earnings per share, or

b. Maximize profit.

Explain your answers showing any relevant calculations (rounded to the nearest whole cent).

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Fundamental Accounting Principles Volume II

ISBN: 978-1260305838

16th Canadian edition

Authors: Kermit Larson, Tilly Jensen, Heidi Dieckmann

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