Question: On January 1, 2020, ABC Corporation had the following stockholders equity accounts. Total number of shares outstanding 150,000 Common Stock ($1 par value, 150,000 shares

On January 1, 2020, ABC Corporation had the following stockholders equity accounts.

Total number of shares outstanding

150,000

Common Stock ($1 par value, 150,000 shares issued and outstanding)

$ 150,000

Par value

$1

Paid-in Capital in Excess of ParCommon Stock

$202,000

Retained Earnings

$637,000

During the year, the following transactions occurred.

Feb. 1

Declared a $1.5 cash dividend per share to stockholders of record on February 15, payable March 1.

Mar. 1

Paid the dividend declared in February.

Apr. 1

Announced a 4-for-1 stock split. Prior to the split, the market price per share was $35.

July 1

Declared a 7% stock dividend to stockholders of record on July 15, distributable July 31. On July 1, the market price of the stock was $15 per share.

31-Jul

Issued the shares for the stock dividend.

Dec. 1

Declared a $0.15 per share dividend to stockholders of record on December 15, payable January 5, 2021.

31-Dec

Determined that net income for the year was $500,000.

Based on information above, complete following journal entries for each date.

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