In: Accounting
Prepare general journal entries to record the following unrelated transactions of a limited company:
Payment of an interim dividend of $400,000 (in cash):- Cash balance will reduce on payament of dividend. Payable liability recognised on declaration now paid.
Declaration of a final dividend of $840,000.:- New dividend liability created. Dividend is adjusted from retained earnings.
Transfer of $240,000 to the general reserve from retained earnings.:- Retaiend earnings balance reduced and General reserve balance increased
Payment of 600,000 bonus shares, fully paid at $1 per share from a general reserve.:- Bonus shares are common stock once issued. The same is adjusted from General reserve.
Issued 500,000 shares for $30,000,000 by a private placement.:- Cash is received on issue of shares. Common stock is increased on issue.