On December 31, 2024, Talbot Corporations common shares had a market price of $25 per share before

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On December 31, 2024, Talbot Corporation’s common shares had a market price of $25 per share before any stock dividend or split, and the shareholders’ equity section of the balance sheet appeared as follows:On December 31, 2024, the board of directors of Talbot Corporation declared a 20% stock dividend. On January 15, 2025, the new shares were issued.


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a. Prepare the journal entries to record the stock dividend. 

b. Determine the balance in Retained Earnings after the stock dividend.

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Understanding Financial Accounting

ISBN: 9781119715474

3rd Canadian Edition

Authors: Christopher D. Burnley

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