ACCA F3 Capital Structure

P Co makes a 1 for 5 bonus issue, using the share premium account to the extent that it is possible. Immediately before the bonus issue, P Co had the following equity balance.

$
Share Capital ($1 share) 250,000
Share premium36,000
Retained earnings 120,000

What is the balance on the retained earnings after the bonus issue has been recorded ?

Suggested Solution:

Share Capital No of shares at $1 $'000
Original $1 Ordinary Shares 250,000 250,000
Bonus 1 for 5 50,000 50,000
Total 300,000 300,000
Ordinary shares Share premium Retained earnings
Original 250,000 36,000 120,000
Bonus 1 for 5 50,000 (36,000) (14,000)
Balance 300,000 0 106,000

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