The following was obtained from the ledger of Valediction Ltd as at 30 June 2018: Share capital
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The following was obtained from the ledger of Valediction Ltd as at 30 June 2018:
Share capital 100 000 ordinary shares paid to 75c, but issued for $1 60 000 10% preference shares fully paid at $1 Calls in advance General reserve Retained earnings 1/7/17 Profit for year (before tax) Interim dividend paid on ordinary shares (1/1/18) | $ | 75 000 60 000 1 000 20 000 16 000 55 000 8 000 |
End-of-year adjustments
1. Income tax expense of $15 400 is to be recognised. The company pays tax in one instalment annually.
2. Declare a dividend on the preference shares for the current year.
3. Declare a final dividend on ordinary shares of $3000. No ratification is required at the annual meeting.
4. Transfer $5000 from the general reserve to retained earnings.
Required
Prepare a statement of changes in equity for Valediction Ltd for the year ended 30 June 2018.
DividendA dividend is a distribution of a portion of company’s earnings, decided and managed by the company’s board of directors, and paid to the shareholders. Dividends are given on the shares. It is a token reward paid to the shareholders for their...
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