Entries for Cash Dividends The declaration, record, and payment dates in connection with a cash dividend of $57,000 on a corporation's common stock are February 1, March 18, and May 1 Journalize the entries required on each date. If no entry is required, select "No Entry Required" and leave the amount boxes blank. Feb. 1 Cash Mar. 18 May. 1 Feedback
Journal entries | ||||||
Date | Accounts title and explanations | Debit $ | Credit $ | |||
01-Feb | Dividend account | 57,000 | ||||
Dividend payable | 57,000 | |||||
(for dividend declared) | ||||||
18-Mar | No entry for record date | |||||
01-May | Dividend payable | 57,000 | ||||
Cash account | 57,000 | |||||
(for payment made of dividend) | ||||||
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