Question: Penshurst Ltds balance sheet, before a share dividend, is as follows: Peru ltd Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2016 ASSETS Cash at bank Non-current
Penshurst Ltd’s balance sheet, before a share dividend, is as follows:
Peru ltd Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2016 | ||||||||||
ASSETS Cash at bank Non-current assets | $ 20000 150000 | EQUITY Share capital General reserve Retained earnings | $100000 40000 30000 | |||||||
$170000 | $170000 | |||||||||
The company immediately declared a share dividend from the general reserve on the basis of
1 bonus share for every 5 shares held. All shares were issued at $1.
Required
Prepare any journal entries necessary to record the payment of this share dividend.
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