Answer:
a. The basic earnings per share of common stock for year ended January 31, 2020 is $3.56 per share
b. If Thrifty Co.’s preferred stock were convertible into common stock, it would be required to calculate Dluted EPS.
Explanation:
a. In order to calculate the BEPS we would have to use the following formula:
BEPS = Net income available to common stockholders / Weighted Avg. no. of common stock
Net income available to common stockholders=$573,650
Weighted Avg. no. of common stock = 100,000 + (30,000 x 3/12)
Weighted Avg. no. of common stock = 107,500
BEPS = Net income available to common stockholders / Weighted Avg. no. of common stock
BEPS = $573,650 / 107,500
BEPS= $3.56 per share
b. If Thrifty Co.’s preferred stock were convertible into common stock, it would be required to calculate Dluted EPS.
