At the beginning of 2021, Sheffield Corp. had retained earnings of $330000. During the year Sheffield reported net income of $74100, sold treasury stock at a “gain” of $27100, declared a cash dividend of $45100, and declared and issued a small stock dividend of 1400 shares ($10 par value) when the fair value of the stock was $30 per share. The amount of retained earnings available for dividends at the end of 2021 was: $363200. $317000. $32260. $338000.
Number of shares issued in stock dividend = 1,400
Fair value per share = $30
Amount of stock dividend to be debited to retained earnings = Number of shares issued in stock dividend x Fair value per share
= 1,400 x 30
= $42,000
Retained earnings, beginning = $330,000
Net income = $74,100
Cash dividend = $45,100
Stock dividend = $42,000
Retained earnings, ending = Retained earnings, beginning + Net income - Cash dividend - Stock dividend
= 330,000+75,100-45,100-42,000
= $317,000
The amount of retained earnings available for dividends at the end of 2021 was $317,000.
Second option is correct.
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