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Wilma Corporation reported the following in its shareholders’ equity section on the January 1, 2019 Balance Sheet: Common shares, 100,000 authorized, 25,000 outstanding $100,000 On October 1, 2019, the company declared a 10% common stock dividend on the outstanding common shares when they were trading at $32 per share Record the journal entry for the stock dividends declared . Show calculations.
Working Notes: 1 | ||||
Calculation of stock Dividend value | ||||
Total Share outstanding = | $2,43,600 | |||
Monthly Revenue = $ 243,600 / 12 Month= | 25,000 | Shares | ||
10% of Common stock dividend is declared = 25,000 X 10% = | 2,500 | Shares | ||
Value of Stock Dividend = 2,500 Shares X $ 32 = | $80,000.00 | |||
Solution : 1 | ||||
Journal Entries | ||||
Date | ACCT Title and explanation | Debit | Credit | |
October 01, 2019 | Retained Earnings | $80,000 | ||
Common Stock dividend distributable | $80,000 | |||
(Record the stock Dividend declaration) | ||||