Loki Corporation earned net income of $90,000 during the year ended December 31 2016. On December 15, Loki had declared the annual cash dividend on its $0.35 preferred shares (5,000 shares issued for $80,000) and a $0.40 per share cash dividend on its common shares (20,000 shares issued for $60,000). Loki then paid the dividends on January 4, 2017.
Journalize the following for Loki Corporation:
Did Retained Earnings increase or decrease during 2016? If so, by how much?
Solution:
Journal Entries - Loki Corporation | |||
Date | Particulars | Debit | Credit |
15-Dec-16 | Dividends Dr [(5000*$0.35) + (20000*$0.40)] | $9,750.00 | |
To Dividend Payable | $9,750.00 | ||
(To record dividend declared) | |||
4-Jan-17 | Dividend Payable Dr | $9,750.00 | |
To Cash | $9,750.00 | ||
(To record dividend payment) |
Retained earnings increased during 2016 by = Net Income - Dividend = $90,000 - $9,750 = $80,250
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