The balance sheet of Cohen Enterprises includes the following stockholders equity section: Common stock, $1 par, 330,000

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The balance sheet of Cohen Enterprises includes the following stockholders’ equity section:
Common stock, $1 par, 330,000 shares authorized,
150,000 shares issued and outstanding ............ $150,000
Additional paid-in capital —common stock .......... 341,800
Total capital stock .................... $491,800
Retained earnings .................... 173,000
Total equity ........................ $664,800

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1. On April 15, 2011, when its stock was selling for $18 per share, Cohen Enterprises issued a small stock dividend. After making the journal entry to recognize the stock dividend, Cohen’s total capital stock increased by $270,000. In percentage terms, what was the size of the stock dividend?
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Ignoring the small stock dividend discussed in (1), assume that on June 1, 2011, when its stock was selling for $22 per share, Cohen Enterprises issued a large stock dividend. After making the journal entry to recognize the stock dividend, Cohen’s retained earnings decreased by $75,000. In percentage terms, what was the size of the stock dividend?
Balance Sheet
Balance sheet is a statement of the financial position of a business that list all the assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity and shareholder’s equity at a particular point of time. A balance sheet is also called as a “statement of financial...
Dividend
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Cornerstones of Financial and Managerial Accounting

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Authors: Rich, Jeff Jones, Dan Heitger, Maryanne Mowen, Don Hansen

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