In: Accounting
Entries for A distribution of shares of stock to its stockholders.Stock Dividends
Zurich Corporation has 15,000 shares of $30 The monetary amount printed on a stock certificate.par The stock outstanding when a corporation has issued only one class of stock.common stock outstanding. On June 8, Zurich Corporation declared a 3% stock dividend to be issued August 12 to The owners of a corporation.stockholders of record on July 13. The market price of the Shares of ownership of a corporation.stock was $42 per share on June 8.
Journalize the entries required on June 8, July 13, and August 12.
Journal entry
8th June Dividend A/c Dr. $13500
To dividend payable A/c $ 13500
(Dividend declared by the company)
13th July NO entry Required
12th Aug Dividend payable A/c Dr. $13500
To Cash A/c $13500
(Dividend paid to the owners)
Note = Dividend is calulated on par value therefore (15000*30 ) *3 % i.e. $ 13500