Prepare a multi-step income statement for clarkson


Problem 1 - "The capital structure of Blacksmith, Inc., at December 31, 2011, included 18,000 shares of $1 preferred stock and 38,000 shares of common stock. Common stock outstanding during 2012 totaled 38,000 shares. Income from continuing operations during 2012 was $108,000. The company discontinued a segment of the business at a gain of $26,000 and also had an extraordinary gain of $12,000. The Blacksmith board of directors restricts $99,000 of retained earnings for contingencies. Retained earnings at December 31, 2011, were $99,000, and the company declared preferred dividends of $18,000 during 2012."

Requirements:

1. Compute Blacksmith's earnings per share for 2012. Start with income from continuing operations. All income and loss amounts are net of income tax.

2. Show two ways of reporting Blacksmith's retained earnings restriction.

Problem 2 - The following information was taken from the records of Clarkson Motorsports, Inc., at November 30, 2012:

Selling expenses

$125,000


Common stock, $10 par, 21,000 shares authorized and issued

$210,000

General expenses

134,000


Preferred stock, $4, no-par 6,000 shares issued

240,000

Income from discontinued operations

5,000


Income tax expense:


Retained earnings, beginning

90,000


Continuing operations

70,000

Cost of goods sold

430,000


Income from discontinued operations

2,000

Treasury stock, common (1,000) shares

11,000




Net sales revenue

834,000




Requirement: Prepare a multi-step income statement for Clarkson Motorsports for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2012. Include earnings per share.

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