In: Accounting
Stockholders' equity of Ziyech Corporation is as follows:
Common stock, $20 par; issued and outstanding 90,000 shares: $1,800,000
Paid-in capital – excess of par: $900,000
Retained earnings: $760,000
The current market price of Ziyech’s stock is $37 per share. If Ziyech declares and distributes a 20% stock dividend, paid-in capital – excess of par balance will be:
Multiple Choice
$1,566,000
$1,206,000
$1,260,000
$900,000
Correct answer----------------$1,206,000
Working
Value of Stock Dividend | $ 666,000 |
Less: Par value of shares (18000 x 20) | $ 360,000 |
Amount to be credited to paid-in capital – excess of par | $ 306,000 |
Add: Current balance | $ 900,000 |
Updated balance after dividend issue (306000+900000) | $ 1,206,000 |
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Shares Outstanding | 90000 |
Stock Dividend % | 20% |
New shares to be issued | 18000 |
Market value per share | $ 37.00 |
Value of Stock Dividend | $ 666,000.00 |