The stockholders’ equity of TVX Company at the beginning of the
day on February 5 follows.
Common stock—$25 par value, 150,000 shares authorized, 56,000 shares issued and outstanding |
$ | 1,400,000 | |
Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock | 425,000 | ||
Retained earnings | 546,000 | ||
Total stockholders’ equity | $ | 2,371,000 | |
On February 5, the directors declare a 2% stock dividend
distributable on February 28 to the February 15 stockholders of
record. The stock’s market value is $36 per share on February 5
before the stock dividend.
Date |
General Journal |
Debit |
Credit |
Feb 05 |
Retained Earnings Account |
$40320 |
|
Common stock Dividend Payable |
$28000 |
||
Paid in Capital – Common stock |
$12320 |
||
(Record of stock Dividend payable) |
|||
Feb 28 |
Common stock Dividend Payable |
$28000 |
|
Common Stock |
$28000 |
||
(Record of distribution of Dividends) |
Workings:
Number of share issued and outstanding = 56000
Stock Dividend = 56000 x 2% = 1120 shares
Common stock Dividend payable = 1120 shares x $25 = $28000
Paid in Capital – Common stock = 1120 shares x ($36 - $25) = $12320
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