Question: 5. The equity sections from Atticus Groups 2016 and 2017 year-end balance sheets follow. Stockholders Equity (December 31, 2016) Common stock$5 par value, 100,000 shares
5. The equity sections from Atticus Groups 2016 and 2017 year-end balance sheets follow.
| Common stock$5 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 35,000 shares issued and outstanding | $175,000 |
| Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock | 135,000 |
| Retained earnings | 340,000 |
| Total stockholders equity | $650,000 |
| Common stock$5 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 41,200 shares issued, 4,000 shares in treasury | $206,000 |
| Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock | 178,400 |
| Retained earnings ($50,000 restricted by treasury stock) | 420,000 |
| 804,400 | |
| Less cost of treasury stock | (50,000) |
| Total stockholders equity | $754,400 |
The following transactions and events affected its equity during year 2017.
| Jan. | 5 | Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, date of record January 10. |
| Mar. | 20 | Purchased treasury stock for cash. |
| Apr. | 5 | Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, date of record April 10. |
| July | 5 | Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, date of record July 10. |
| July | 31 | Declared a 20% stock dividend when the stocks market value was $12 per share. |
| Aug. | 14 | Issued the stock dividend that was declared on July 31. |
| Oct. | 5 | Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, date of record October 10. |
Problem 13-4A Part 2
What is the total dollar amount for each of the four cash dividends?
6. The equity sections from Atticus Groups 2016 and 2017 year-end balance sheets follow.
| Common stock$5 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 35,000 shares issued and outstanding | $175,000 |
| Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock | 135,000 |
| Retained earnings | 340,000 |
| Total stockholders equity | $650,000 |
| Common stock$5 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 41,200 shares issued, 4,000 shares in treasury | $206,000 |
| Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock | 178,400 |
| Retained earnings ($50,000 restricted by treasury stock) | 420,000 |
| 804,400 | |
| Less cost of treasury stock | (50,000) |
| Total stockholders equity | $754,400 |
The following transactions and events affected its equity during year 2017.
| Jan. | 5 | Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, date of record January 10. |
| Mar. | 20 | Purchased treasury stock for cash. |
| Apr. | 5 | Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, date of record April 10. |
| July | 5 | Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, date of record July 10. |
| July | 31 | Declared a 20% stock dividend when the stocks market value was $12 per share. |
| Aug. | 14 | Issued the stock dividend that was declared on July 31. |
| Oct. | 5 | Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, date of record October 10. |
Problem 13-4A Part 3
What is the amount of the capitalization of retained earnings for the stock dividend?
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