Determine the effect on net income and earnings per share


Global Airlines is considering two alternatives for the financing of a purchase of a fleet of airplanes. These two alternatives are: 1. Issue 59,625 shares of common stock at $40 per share. (Cash dividends have not been paid nor is the payment of any contemplated.) 2. Issue 8%, 10-year bonds at face value for $2,385,000. It is estimated that the company will earn $736,000 before interest and taxes as a result of this purchase. The company has an estimated tax rate of 40% and has 80,200 shares of common stock outstanding prior to the new financing. Determine the effect on net income and earnings per share for these two methods of financing.

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Accounting Basics: Determine the effect on net income and earnings per share
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