This term is associated with preferred stock that does not allow its holders to receive more than its stated dividend. The nonparticipating feature is typical in preferred stock. To learn more about preferred stock, see...
This term is associated with preferred stock that does not allow its holders to receive more than its stated dividend. The nonparticipating feature is typical in preferred stock. To learn more about preferred stock, see...
Preferred stock where past, omitted dividends do not have to be paid before a dividend can be paid to common stockholders. In the case of noncumulative preferred stock, only its current year dividend needs to be paid in...
See paid-in capital in excess of par value – preferred stock.
This preferred stock feature assures the owner that any omitted dividends on this stock will be made up before the common stockholders will receive a dividend. Any omitted dividends on cumulative preferred stock are...
Preferred stock where the dividend could be more than the original, stated dividend.
The stockholders’ equity account which reports the par value of the preferred shares of stock that have been issued. Amounts received that are greater than the par value are recorded in Paid-in Capital in Excess of...
What is preferred stock? Definition of Preferred Stock Preferred stock is a type of capital stock issued by some corporations in addition to its common stock. Preferred stock is also known as preference stock. The word...
Preferred stock that can be exchanged by the holder for a specified number of shares of common stock of the same company.
Preferred stock that is callable by the issuer at a certain price. The price and other conditions are disclosed in the preferred stock’s indenture.
A class of corporation stock that provides for preferential treatment over the holders of common stock in the case of liquidation and dividends. For example, the preferred stockholders will be paid dividends before the...
Our Explanation of Stockholders' Equity covers the unique terminology for a corporation's paid-in capital, retained earnings, treasury stock, and accumulated other comprehensive income. Included are cash dividends, stock...
A stated legal amount for each share of preferred stock. The par value for every share of preferred stock issued must be recorded in the separate stockholders’ equity account Preferred Stock.
The paid-in (or contributed) capital account that is credited $100 for each share of $100 par preferred stock that is issued. If the proceeds from the issuance or sale of one of the shares is greater than $100, the...
See dividends in arrears.
What is cumulative preferred stock? Definition of Cumulative Preferred Stock Cumulative preferred stock is a type of preferred stock for which any omitted dividends must be paid before the corporation is allowed to pay a...
The stockholders’ equity account that represents the amount paid to a corporation for its preferred stock that was in excess of the preferred stock’s par value. This account is sometimes referred to as the...
Do corporations issue both common stock and preferred stock? Some corporations issue both common stock and preferred stock. However, most corporations issue only common stock. In other words, it is necessary that a...
both common stock and preferred stock. capital stock This term includes both common stock and preferred stock. Mark as wrong Mark as right common stock This type of capital stock is present at every U.S. corporation. It...
What is callable stock? Callable stock is an ownership interest (shares) in a corporation that can be “called in” by the corporation at a specified price. For example, a corporation might issue 9% $100 Preferred...
Our Explanation of Stockholders' Equity covers the unique terminology for a corporation's paid-in capital, retained earnings, treasury stock, and accumulated other comprehensive income. Included are cash dividends, stock...
What is the meaning of arrears? In accounting we use the word arrears in at least two ways. One use involves the omitted dividends on cumulative preferred stock. For example, if a corporation has cumulative preferred...
of an asset was an investor purchasing new shares of preferred stock, the corporation would credit the stockholders’ equity account Preferred Stock and perhaps Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par—Preferred Stock, or...
How are dividends paid when there are dividends in arrears? Definition of Dividends in Arrears Dividends in arrears exist when a corporation has: Cumulative preferred stock Omitted past dividends on the cumulative...
. If a corporation has issued only one type of stock, it is __________ common stock. 6. The type of stock that gets its dividend before the common stock gets its dividend is called __________ preferred stock. 7. The...
received from investors when the corporation issued its shares of capital stock. (Capital stock is used to describe both common and preferred stock.) All corporations issue common stock, but a few will also issue...
of the balance sheet. Examples of Capital Stock Capital stock is the combination of a corporation’s common stock and preferred stock. Common stock is issued by every U.S. corporation. A small percentage of...
What does the term arrears mean in accounting? Definition of Arrears In accounting, the term arrears will be used in the following situations: If a corporation does not declare and pay the dividend on its cumulative...
amount per share of common stock. The par value is also referred to as the corporation’s legal capital. On the other hand, if a corporation issues preferred stock, this stock’s par value is meaningful since its...
What is the cost of capital? Definition of Cost of Capital The cost of capital is the weighted-average, after-tax cost of a corporation’s long-term debt, preferred stock (if any), and the stockholders’ equity...
... Common stock Preferred stock View Coaching Every business corporation will have issued common stock. However, relatively few corporations will also issue preferred stock. 5. Which of the following shares of stock are...
on the corporation’s income statement. Examples of Dividend Payments The cash dividends on a corporation’s common stock are not reported on the corporation’s income statements as an expense. Cash dividends on a...
The par value of common and preferred stock.
A heading that includes common stock and preferred stock.
Investments in common stock, preferred stock, corporate bonds, or government bonds that can be readily sold on a stock or bond exchange. These investments are reported as a current asset if the investor’s intention...
A corporation’s total stockholders’ equity (excluding preferred stock) divided by the number of shares of common stock outstanding.
This term is often associated with an investment in the common stock (and/or preferred stock) of a corporation when the stock is publicly traded.
Using capital stock (common stock or preferred stock) instead of debt in order to finance an investment such as a plant asset.
The amount at which the holder of preferred stock or bonds must sell the stock or bonds back to the issuing corporation. The call price is disclosed in the indenture. The call price might be the face or par amount plus...
A weighted-average of the cost of a company’s debt, common stock, and preferred stock.
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