Question: Prepare the journal entries on the appropriate dates to record the stock dividend and the stock split. Metlock, Inc.'s stockholders' equity section at December 31,

Prepare the journal entries on the appropriate dates to record the stock dividend and the stock split.Prepare the journal entries on the appropriate dates to record the stock

Metlock, Inc.'s stockholders' equity section at December 31, 2019, appears below: $720,000 Stockholder's equity Paid-in capital Common stock, $10 par, 72,000 outstanding Paid-in capital in excess of par Total paid-in capital Retained earnings Total stockholder's equity 165,000 $885,000 154,000 $1,039,000 On June 30, 2020, the board of directors of Metlock, Inc. declared a 15% stock dividend, payable on July 31, 2020, to stockholders of record on July 15, 2020. The fair value of Metlock, Inc.'s stock on June 30, 2020, was $16. On December 1, 2020, the board of directors declared a 2-for-1 stock split effective December 15, 2020. Metlock, Inc.'s stock was selling for $18 on December 1, 2020, before the stock split was declared. Par value of the stock was adjusted. Net income for 2020 was $226,000 and there were no cash dividends declared

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