Crossett Corporation

When Crossett Corporation was organized in January, Year 1, it immediately issued 5,900 shares of $46 par, 7 percent, cumulative preferred stock and 9,000 shares of $11 par common stock. Its earnings history is as follows: Year 1, net loss of $16,400; Year 2, net income of $117,000; Year 3, net income of $93,700. The cor oration did not pay a dividend in Year 1. Required a. How much is the dividend arrearage as of January 1, Year 2? Dividend arrearage b. Assume that the board of directors declares a $56,996 cash dividend at the end of Year 2 (remember that the Year 1 and Year 2 preferred dividends are due). How will the dividend be divided between the preferred and common stockholders? Total amount distributed to preferred shares Total amount distributed to common shares