The outstanding share capital of Sheng Inc. includes 43,000 shares of $9.60 cumulative preferred and 78,000 common

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The outstanding share capital of Sheng Inc. includes 43,000 shares of $9.60 cumulative preferred and 78,000 common shares, all issued during the first year of operations. During its first four years of operations, the corporation declared and paid the following amounts in dividends:

                                                                 Total Dividends
                                                                 Year Declared
2018 .......................................................................... $ -0-
2019 ................................................................... 440,000
2020 ................................................................ 1,058,000
2021 ................................................................... 440,000


Determine the total dividends paid in each year to each class of shareholders. Also determine the total dividends paid to each class over the four years.

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Fundamental Accounting Principles Volume II

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