In: Accounting
A corporation, which had 33,300 shares of common stock outstanding, declared a 3-for-1 stock split.
a. What will be the number of shares outstanding after the
split?
shares
b. If the common stock had a market price of $78 per share
before the stock split, what would be an approximate market price
per share after the split?
$ per share
c. Journalize the entry to record the stock split. If no entry is required, type "No Entry" and leave the amount boxes blank.
a) The number of shares outstanding after the split is calculated as follows:
Shares | |
---|---|
Number of common stock outstanding | 33,300 |
Stock split ratio | 3 for 1 |
The number of shares outstanding after the split = Number of common stock outstanding * Stock split ratio
= 33,300 Shares * 3/1
= 99,900 Shares
The number of shares outstanding after the split is 99,900 Shares
b) The approximate market price per share after the split is calculated as follows:
The approximate market price per share after the split = $78 * 1/3
= $26 Per Share
The approximate market price per share after the split is $26 Per Share
c) Journal entry to record the stock split is as follows:
Note:This journal entry is memorandum entry
Date | Explanation |
---|---|
c) | Memorandum : Stock Split of 3-for-1 number of common shares outstanding increased from 33,300 shares to 99,900 shares so the par value is reduced. Additional shares distributed 66,600 shares (99,900 Shares - 33,300 Shares). |
Stock split will change the number of shares and the par value, but it does not affect total value of common stock and stockholder's equity.