The stockholders' equity accounts of Bramble Corp. on January 1, 2022, were as follows. Preferred Stock (7%, $100 par noncumulative, 4,500 shares authorized) 270000
Common Stock ($4 stated value, 270,000 shares authorized) 900000
Paid-in Capital In Excess of Par Value-Preferred Stock 13500
Paid-in Capital in Excess of Stated Value-Common Stock 432000
Retained Earnings 619200
Treasury Stock (4,500 common shares) 36000
During 2022, the corporation had the following transactions and events pertaining to its stockholders' equity.
Feb. 1 Issued 4,500 shares of common stock for $27,000.
Mar. 20 Purchased 900 additional shares of common treasury stock at $7 per share.
Oct. 1 Declared a 7% cash dividend on preferred stock, payable November 1.
Nov. 1 Paid the dividend declared on October 1.
Dec. 1 Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend to common stockholders of record on December 15, payable December 31, 2022.
Dec. 31 Determined that net income for the year was $252,000. Paid the dividend declared on December 1.
Required:
1. Journalize the transactions. (Include entries to close net income and dividends to Retained Earnings).
2. Prepare the stockholders' equity section of the balance sheet at December 31, 2017.
3. Calculate the payout ratio, earnings per share, and return on common stockholders' equity.

Bramble Corp.

1. Journal Entries:

Feb. 1 Debit Cash $27,000

Credit Common Stock $18,000

Paid in excess - Common $9,000

To record the issue of 4,500 shares of common stock at $6 per share.

Mar 20: Debit Treasury Stock $6,300

Credit Cash $6,300

To record the purchase of 900 shares of treasury stock at $7 per share.

Oct. 1: Debit Dividends: Preferred $18,900

Credit Dividends payable $18,900

To record the declaration of 7% cash dividend on preferred stock.

Nov. 1: Debit Dividends payable $18,900

Credit Cash $18,900

To record dividend paid on preferred stock.

Dec. 1: Debit Dividends: Common Stock $112,050

Credit Dividends Payable $112,050

To record the declaration of dividend.

Dec. 31 Debit Dividends payable $112,050

Credit Cash $112,050

To record the payment of dividends.

Closing Journal Entries:

Dec. 31 Debit Income summary $252,000

Credit Retained Earnings $252,000

To close net income to retained earnings.

Debit Retained Earnings $130,950

Credit Dividends $18,900

Credit Dividends - Common $112,050

To close dividends to retained earnings.

2. Stockholders' Equity Section of the Balance Sheet at December 31, 2017:

Preferred Stock (7%, $100 par noncumulative, 4,500 shares authorized)

Issued and outstanding, 2,700 shares = $270,000

Common Stock ($4 stated value, 270,000 shares authorized)

Issued 229,500 shares at $4 = $918,000

Paid-in Capital In Excess of Par Value-Preferred Stock = $13,500

Paid-in Capital in Excess of Stated Value-Common Stock $441,000

Retained Earnings $740,250

Treasury Stock (5,400 common shares) ($42,300)

Total common equity       $2,070,450

Total equity = $2,340,450

3. Payout ratio:

= Total dividends/Net Income

= $130,950/$252,000

= 0.52

Earnings per share

Earnings after preferred dividends/Outstanding common stock

= $233,100/224,100

= $1.04 per share

Return on Common Stockholders' equity:

= $233,100/ $2,070,450 * 100

= 11.26%

Explanation:

a) Data

Preferred Stock (7%, $100 par noncumulative, 4,500 shares authorized)

Issued and outstanding, 2,700 shares = $270,000

Common Stock ($4 stated value, 270,000 shares authorized)

Issued 225,000 shares at $4 = $900,000

Paid-in Capital In Excess of Par Value-Preferred Stock = $13,500

Paid-in Capital in Excess of Stated Value-Common Stock $432,000

Retained Earnings $619,200

Treasury Stock (4,500 common shares) $36,000

Transaction Analysis:

Feb. 1 Cash $27,000 Common Stock, 4,500 shares $27,000

Mar 20: Treasury Stock $6,300 Cash $6,300

Oct. 1: Dividends: Preferred $18,900 Dividends payable $18,900

Nov. 1: Dividends payable $18,900 Cash $18,900

Dec. 1: Dividends: Common Stock $112,050 Dividends Payable $112,050

Dec. 31 Net Income = $252,000

Dec. 31 Dividends payable $112,050 Cash $112,050

Common Stock shares:

Beginning balance = 225,000

Treasury stock              (4,500)

Issued                            4,500

Treasury stock                (900)

Outstanding shares  224,100

Retained Earnings    $619,200

Net Income                252,000

Less Dividends:

Preferred stock            18,900

Common stock          112,050

Retained Earnings $740,250

Treasury stock (4,500 + 900) = 5,400 shares $42,300 ($36,000 + 6,300)