Problem
The authorized share capital of the Alfred Cake Company is 140,000 shares. Currently 29,000 shares are issued and outstanding. The equity is currently shown in the company's books as follows:
Common stock |
138,000
|
Retained earnings
|
39,000
|
Common equity
|
177,000
|
i. How many more shares can be issued without the approval of shareholders?
ii. If the company issues 11,800 shares at $8.06 a share, show how this will appear in the company's books.