Answer:
Dividend in arrears $ 1,000,000
Total Dividend $ 2,000,000
Explanation:
The dividend at 5% of $100 par value is $5 per unit of shares. Recall, each unit of the preference shares has a par value of $100
Dividend calculation = $5 multiplied by the total unit of shares
previous year shares dividend is 5 x 200, 000 unit of shares = $ 1,000,000
This year total dividend payout will be current year of $1,000,000 plus previous year of $1,000,000 = $2,000,000
Answer:
Dividend in arrears $1,000,000
Total dividend $2,000,000
Explanation:
Where there is a cumulative preferred stock, any unpaid dividend on such stock must be accrued for and paid when management determined to pay them as such divided is more of a liability than equity.
In the case of Glendora Company, as the management did not pay the cumulative preferred dividend last year, such amount must be provided for and paid together with current year dividend. The amount of dividend payable on the preferred stock each year is (200,000 units x $100 each x 5%) = $1,000,000 per annum.
The amount will double the following year thereby making the divided payable to $2,000,000 as follows:
Accrued dividend $1,000,000
Current year dividend $1,000,000
Total amount due $2,000,000
