Common stock-$20 par value, 200,000 shares authorized, 80,000 shares issued and outstanding Paid-in capital in excess...

 

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Common stock-$20 par value, 200,000 shares authorized, 80,000 shares issued and outstanding Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock Retained earnings Total stockholders' equity $ 1,600,000 400,000 750,000 $ 2,750,000 On July 1, the directors declare a 5% stock dividend distributable on July 31 to the July 18 stockholders of record. The stock's market value is $50 per share on July 1 before the stock dividend. 1. Prepare entries to record both the dividend declaration and its distribution. 2. Prepare the stockholders' equity section after the stock dividend is distributed. (Assume no other changes to equity.) Common stock-$20 par value, 200,000 shares authorized, 80,000 shares issued and outstanding Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock Retained earnings Total stockholders' equity $ 1,600,000 400,000 750,000 $ 2,750,000 On July 1, the directors declare a 5% stock dividend distributable on July 31 to the July 18 stockholders of record. The stock's market value is $50 per share on July 1 before the stock dividend. 1. Prepare entries to record both the dividend declaration and its distribution. 2. Prepare the stockholders' equity section after the stock dividend is distributed. (Assume no other changes to equity.)

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Answer 1 To record the dividend declaration on July 1 Retained Earnings 5 x 80000 shares x 50 200000 ... View the full answer