Malvern Corporation owns 15,000 shares of Wallace Company's common stock with a cost of $690,000. These shares are used in a property dividend distribution to the stockholders of Malvern. The property dividend is declared on May 25 and is scheduled to be distributed on July 31 to the stockholders of record on June 15. The fair value per share of Wallace's stock is $50 on May 25; $52 on June 15; and $54 on July 31. Prepare all the necessary journal entries on May 25, June 15, and July 31, for the declaration and distribution of the Wallace Company stock to the stockholders of Malvern.
Date | Account Titles and Explanation | Debit | Credit |
May-25 | Investment in Wallace Company | 60000 | |
Gain on appreciation [(15000 x $50) - $690000] | 60000 | ||
(To record investment at fair value) | |||
May-25 | Retained earnings | 750000 | |
Dividends payable | 750000 | ||
(To record declaration of property dividend) | |||
Jun-15 | No journal entry required | ||
Jul-31 | Dividends payable | 750000 | |
Investment in Wallace Company | 750000 | ||
(To record distribution of property dividend) |
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