Entries for Cash Dividends
The declaration, record, and payment dates in connection with a cash dividend of $39,000 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 | |||
Mar. 18 | |||
May. 1 | |||
Solution
Date | General Journal | Debit | Credit |
1-Feb | Cash dividend | $ 39,000.00 | |
Dividends Payable | $ 39,000.00 | ||
(To record declaration of Dividend) | |||
18-Mar | No Entry Required | ||
No Entry Required | |||
1-May | Dividends Payable | $ 39,000.00 | |
Cash | $ 39,000.00 | ||
(To record distribution of Dividend) |
No entry is required on record date.
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