Question: The equity sections from Marshall Groups 2016 and 2017 year-end balance sheets follow. Stockholders Equity (December 31, 2016) Common stock$10 par value, 130,000 shares authorized,

The equity sections from Marshall Groups 2016 and 2017 year-end balance sheets follow.

Stockholders Equity (December 31, 2016)
Common stock$10 par value, 130,000 shares authorized, 50,000 shares issued and outstanding $ 500,000
Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock 75,000
Retained earnings 410,000
Total stockholders equity $ 985,000

Stockholders Equity (December 31, 2017)
Common stock$10 par value, 130,000 shares authorized, 58,800 shares issued, 6,000 shares in treasury $ 588,000
Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock 180,600
Retained earnings ($120,000 restricted by treasury stock) 740,000
1,508,600
Less cost of treasury stock (120,000 )
Total stockholders equity $ 1,388,600

The following transactions and events affected its equity during year 2017.

Jan. 5 Declared a $2.00 per share cash dividend, payable on January 10.
Mar. 20 Purchased treasury stock for cash.
Apr. 5 Declared a $2.00 per share cash dividend, payable on April 10.
July 5 Declared a $2.00 per share cash dividend, payable on July 10.
July 31 Declared a 20% stock dividend when the stocks market value was $22 per share.
Aug. 14 Issued the stock dividend that was declared on July 31.
Oct. 5

Declared a $2.00 per share cash dividend, date of record October 10.

General Ledger tab - Prepare journal entries for each transaction.

Cash Dividends tab - Calculate the amount of each cash dividend

Stock Dividend tab - Calculate the amount of retained earnings to be capitalized.

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