In: Accounting
1.) On June 13, the board of directors of Siewert Inc. declared
a 5% stock dividend on its 120 million, $5 par, common shares, to
be distributed on July 1. The market price of Siewert common stock
was $23 on June 13.
Prepare a journal entry that summarizes the declaration and
distribution of the stock dividend.
2.) On June 13, the board of directors of Siewert Inc. declared a 2-for-1 stock split on its 100 million, $1.00 par, common shares, to be distributed on July 1. The market price of Siewert common stock was $24 on June 13. Prepare a journal entry that summarizes the declaration and distribution of the stock split if it is to be effected in the form of a 100% stock dividend. What is the par per share after the split?